Subtract 12/84 from 6/98
6/98 - 12/84 is -4/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
6/98 = 6 × 6/98 × 6 = 36/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
12/84 = 12 × 7/84 × 7 = 84/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/588 - 84/588 = 36 - 84/588 = -48/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/49
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