Subtract 12/98 from 8/14
8/14 - 12/98 is 22/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
8/14 = 8 × 7/14 × 7 = 56/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
12/98 = 12 × 1/98 × 1 = 12/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/98 - 12/98 = 56 - 12/98 = 44/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/49
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