Subtract 16/12 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 4/12
3/98 - 16/12 is -383/294.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
16/12 = 16 × 49/12 × 49 = 784/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/588 - 784/588 = 18 - 784/588 = -766/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -383/294
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