Subtract 42/98 from 25/12
1st number: 2 1/12, 2nd number: 42/98
25/12 - 42/98 is 139/84.
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,
25/12 = 25 × 49/12 × 49 = 1225/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
42/98 = 42 × 6/98 × 6 = 252/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/588 - 252/588 = 1225 - 252/588 = 973/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 139/84
- In mixed form: 155/84
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