Subtract 10/98 from 12/5, Solve 2 2/5

Subtract 10/98 from 12/5

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 10/98

12/5 - 10/98 is 563/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
12/5 = 12 × 98/5 × 98 = 1176/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
10/98 = 10 × 5/98 × 5 = 50/490
Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/490 - 50/490 = 1176 - 50/490 = 1126/490
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 563/245
In mixed form: 273/245

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