Subtract 98/45 from 12/60
1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 2 8/45
12/60 - 98/45 is -89/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/180 - 392/180 = 36 - 392/180 = -356/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/45
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