Subtract 6/98 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 6/98
12/9 - 6/98 is 187/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/882 - 54/882 = 1176 - 54/882 = 1122/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 187/147
- In mixed form: 140/147
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