Subtract 4/12 from 2/98
2/98 - 4/12 is -46/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 12 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
4/12 = 4 × 49/12 × 49 = 196/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/588 - 196/588 = 12 - 196/588 = -184/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -46/147
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