Subtract 3/98 from 28/12
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 3/98
28/12 - 3/98 is 677/294.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 49/12 × 49 = 1372/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
3/98 = 3 × 6/98 × 6 = 18/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/588 - 18/588 = 1372 - 18/588 = 1354/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 677/294
- In mixed form: 289/294
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