Subtract 27/98 from 36/3, Solve 12 0/3

Subtract 27/98 from 36/3

1^st number: 12 0/3, 2^nd number: 27/98

36/3 - 27/98 is 1149/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
36/3 = 36 × 98/3 × 98 = 3528/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/294 - 81/294 = 3528 - 81/294 = 3447/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1149/98
In mixed form: 1171/98

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