Subtract 98/90 from 4/12
1st number: 4/12, 2nd number: 1 8/90
4/12 - 98/90 is -34/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
4/12 = 4 × 15/12 × 15 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
60/180 - 196/180 = 60 - 196/180 = -136/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/45
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