Subtract 98/40 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 2 18/40
2/12 - 98/40 is -137/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
2/12 = 2 × 10/12 × 10 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
20/120 - 294/120 = 20 - 294/120 = -274/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -137/60
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