Subtract 98/60 from 6/12
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 38/60
6/12 - 98/60 is -17/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
6/12 = 6 × 5/12 × 5 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/60 - 98/60 = 30 - 98/60 = -68/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -17/15
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