Subtract 12/98 from 18/8
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 12/98
18/8 - 12/98 is 417/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
18/8 = 18 × 49/8 × 49 = 882/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/392 - 48/392 = 882 - 48/392 = 834/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 417/196
- In mixed form: 225/196
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