Subtract 20/98 from 30/12
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 20/98
30/12 - 20/98 is 225/98.
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,
30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
20/98 = 20 × 6/98 × 6 = 120/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/588 - 120/588 = 1470 - 120/588 = 1350/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 225/98
- In mixed form: 229/98
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