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Subtract 5/12 from 9/98

9/98 - 5/12 is -191/588.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    9/98 = 9 × 6/98 × 6 = 54/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    5/12 = 5 × 49/12 × 49 = 245/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/588 - 245/588 = 54 - 245/588 = -191/588

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