Subtract 10/98 from 18/12
1st number: 1 6/12, 2nd number: 10/98
18/12 - 10/98 is 137/98.
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,
18/12 = 18 × 49/12 × 49 = 882/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/588 - 60/588 = 882 - 60/588 = 822/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/98
- In mixed form: 139/98
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