Subtract 7/98 from 14/12
1st number: 1 2/12, 2nd number: 7/98
14/12 - 7/98 is 23/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/98 = 7 × 6/98 × 6 = 42/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/588 - 42/588 = 686 - 42/588 = 644/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/21
- In mixed form: 12/21
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