Subtract 36/98 from 40/12
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 36/98
40/12 - 36/98 is 436/147.
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,
40/12 = 40 × 49/12 × 49 = 1960/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
36/98 = 36 × 6/98 × 6 = 216/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1960/588 - 216/588 = 1960 - 216/588 = 1744/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/147
- In mixed form: 2142/147
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