Subtract 12/8 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 4/8
5/98 - 12/8 is -71/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 8 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
5/98 = 5 × 4/98 × 4 = 20/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
12/8 = 12 × 49/8 × 49 = 588/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/392 - 588/392 = 20 - 588/392 = -568/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/49
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