Subtract 72/12 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 6 0/12
3/98 - 72/12 is -585/98.
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,
72/12 = 72 × 49/12 × 49 = 3528/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/588 - 3528/588 = 18 - 3528/588 = -3510/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -585/98
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