Subtract 12/32 from 5/98
5/98 - 12/32 is -127/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
5/98 = 5 × 16/98 × 16 = 80/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
12/32 = 12 × 49/32 × 49 = 588/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/1568 - 588/1568 = 80 - 588/1568 = -508/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/392
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/98-12/32 5/98-24/32 5/98-12/64 15/98-12/32 5/98-36/32 5/98-12/96 25/98-12/32 5/98-60/32 35/98-12/32 5/98-84/32