Subtract 12/14 from 8/98
8/98 - 12/14 is -38/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
8/98 = 8 × 1/98 × 1 = 8/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
12/14 = 12 × 7/14 × 7 = 84/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/98 - 84/98 = 8 - 84/98 = -76/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -38/49
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