Subtract 98/10 from 36/12
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 9 8/10
36/12 - 98/10 is -34/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
98/10 = 98 × 6/10 × 6 = 588/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/60 - 588/60 = 180 - 588/60 = -408/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/5
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