Subtract 2/98 from 12/3, Solve 4 0/3

Subtract 2/98 from 12/3

1^st number: 4 0/3, 2^nd number: 2/98

12/3 - 2/98 is 195/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
12/3 = 12 × 98/3 × 98 = 1176/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
2/98 = 2 × 3/98 × 3 = 6/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/294 - 6/294 = 1176 - 6/294 = 1170/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 195/49
In mixed form: 348/49

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