Subtract 12/60 from 42/98
42/98 - 12/60 is 8/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
42/98 = 42 × 30/98 × 30 = 1260/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
12/60 = 12 × 49/60 × 49 = 588/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1260/2940 - 588/2940 = 1260 - 588/2940 = 672/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 8/35
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