Subtract 98/18 from 12/60
1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 5 8/18
12/60 - 98/18 is -236/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
98/18 = 98 × 10/18 × 10 = 980/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 980/180 = 36 - 980/180 = -944/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -236/45
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