Subtract 2/98 from 30/12, Solve 2 6/12

Subtract 2/98 from 30/12

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 2/98

30/12 - 2/98 is 243/98.

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,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
2/98 = 2 × 6/98 × 6 = 12/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/588 - 12/588 = 1470 - 12/588 = 1458/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 243/98
In mixed form: 247/98

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