Subtract 98/80 from 10/12
1st number: 10/12, 2nd number: 1 18/80
10/12 - 98/80 is -47/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
10/12 = 10 × 20/12 × 20 = 200/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
98/80 = 98 × 3/80 × 3 = 294/240 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/240 - 294/240 = 200 - 294/240 = -94/240 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/120
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