Subtract 3/98 from 14/12, Solve 1 2/12

Subtract 3/98 from 14/12

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 3/98

14/12 - 3/98 is 167/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
14/12 = 14 × 49/12 × 49 = 686/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
686/588 - 18/588 = 686 - 18/588 = 668/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/147
In mixed form: 120/147

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad