Subtract 12/80 from 9/98
9/98 - 12/80 is -57/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
9/98 = 9 × 40/98 × 40 = 360/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
12/80 = 12 × 49/80 × 49 = 588/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/3920 - 588/3920 = 360 - 588/3920 = -228/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -57/980
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