Subtract 72/98 from 56/12
1st number: 4 8/12, 2nd number: 72/98
56/12 - 72/98 is 578/147.
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,
56/12 = 56 × 49/12 × 49 = 2744/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/588 - 432/588 = 2744 - 432/588 = 2312/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 578/147
- In mixed form: 3137/147
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