Subtract 96/12 from 36/98
1st number: 36/98, 2nd number: 8 0/12
36/98 - 96/12 is -374/49.
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,
36/98 = 36 × 6/98 × 6 = 216/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
96/12 = 96 × 49/12 × 49 = 4704/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/588 - 4704/588 = 216 - 4704/588 = -4488/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -374/49
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