Subtract 7/12 from 30/98
3098 - 712 is -163588.
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,
3098 = 30 × 698 × 6 = 180588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
712 = 7 × 4912 × 49 = 343588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180588 - 343588 = 180 - 343588 = -163588
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