Subtract 12/98 from 2/8
2/8 - 12/98 is 25/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
2/8 = 2 × 49/8 × 49 = 98/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/392 - 48/392 = 98 - 48/392 = 50/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/196
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