Subtract 8/98 from 9/12
9/12 - 8/98 is 131/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
9/12 = 9 × 49/12 × 49 = 441/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/588 - 48/588 = 441 - 48/588 = 393/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/196
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