Subtract 12/15 from 56/98
56/98 - 12/15 is -8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
56/98 = 56 × 15/98 × 15 = 840/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
12/15 = 12 × 98/15 × 98 = 1176/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
840/1470 - 1176/1470 = 840 - 1176/1470 = -336/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/35
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