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Subtract 15/12 from 5/98

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 1 3/12

5/98 - 15/12 is -235/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    15/12 = 15 × 49/12 × 49 = 735/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    30/588 - 735/588 = 30 - 735/588 = -705/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/196

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