Subtract 12/28 from 36/98
36/98 - 12/28 is -3/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
36/98 = 36 × 2/98 × 2 = 72/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
12/28 = 12 × 7/28 × 7 = 84/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/196 - 84/196 = 72 - 84/196 = -12/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/49
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