Subtract 7/25 from 98/12, Solve 8 2/12

Subtract 7/25 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 7/25

98/12 - 7/25 is 1183/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 25 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
7/25 = 7 × 12/25 × 12 = 84/300
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/300 - 84/300 = 2450 - 84/300 = 2366/300
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1183/150
In mixed form: 7133/150

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