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Subtract 8/98 from 3/12

3/12 - 8/98 is 33/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    3/12 = 3 × 49/12 × 49 = 147/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    147/588 - 48/588 = 147 - 48/588 = 99/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/196

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