Subtract 8/12 from 35/98
35/98 - 8/12 is -13/42.
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,
35/98 = 35 × 6/98 × 6 = 210/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
8/12 = 8 × 49/12 × 49 = 392/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/588 - 392/588 = 210 - 392/588 = -182/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/42
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