Subtract 8/24 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 8/24
98/12 - 8/24 is 47/6.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
98/12 = 98 × 2/12 × 2 = 196/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/24 - 8/24 = 196 - 8/24 = 188/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/6
- In mixed form: 75/6
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