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Subtract 70/98 from 30/12

1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 70/98

30/12 - 70/98 is 25/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    30/12 = 30 × 49/12 × 49 = 1470/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    70/98 = 70 × 6/98 × 6 = 420/588
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/588 - 420/588 = 1470 - 420/588 = 1050/588
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/14
  6. In mixed form: 111/14

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