Subtract 98/7 from 12/6
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 14 0/7
12/6 - 98/7 is -12/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
12/6 = 12 × 7/6 × 7 = 84/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
98/7 = 98 × 6/7 × 6 = 588/42 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/42 - 588/42 = 84 - 588/42 = -504/42 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -12/1
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