Subtract 9/12 from 3/98
3/98 - 9/12 is -141/196.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/588 - 441/588 = 18 - 441/588 = -423/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -141/196
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