Subtract 12/9 from 5/98, Solve 5/98

Subtract 12/9 from 5/98

1^st number: 5/98, 2^nd number: 1 3/9

5/98 - 12/9 is -377/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
45/882 - 1176/882 = 45 - 1176/882 = -1131/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -377/294

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