Subtract 12/6 from 9/98
1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 2 0/6
9/98 - 12/6 is -187/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 6 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
9/98 = 9 × 3/98 × 3 = 27/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
12/6 = 12 × 49/6 × 49 = 588/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/294 - 588/294 = 27 - 588/294 = -561/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -187/98
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