Subtract 56/98 from 35/12
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 56/98
35/12 - 56/98 is 197/84.
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,
35/12 = 35 × 49/12 × 49 = 1715/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
56/98 = 56 × 6/98 × 6 = 336/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1715/588 - 336/588 = 1715 - 336/588 = 1379/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/84
- In mixed form: 229/84
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