Subtract 4/98 from 45/12
1st number: 3 9/12, 2nd number: 4/98
45/12 - 4/98 is 727/196.
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,
45/12 = 45 × 49/12 × 49 = 2205/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
4/98 = 4 × 6/98 × 6 = 24/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/588 - 24/588 = 2205 - 24/588 = 2181/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/196
- In mixed form: 3139/196
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