Subtract 12/98 from 18/4
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 12/98
18/4 - 12/98 is 429/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
18/4 = 18 × 49/4 × 49 = 882/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
12/98 = 12 × 2/98 × 2 = 24/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/196 - 24/196 = 882 - 24/196 = 858/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 429/98
- In mixed form: 437/98
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