Subtract 10/98 from 60/12
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 10/98
60/12 - 10/98 is 240/49.
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,
60/12 = 60 × 49/12 × 49 = 2940/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
10/98 = 10 × 6/98 × 6 = 60/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2940/588 - 60/588 = 2940 - 60/588 = 2880/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 240/49
- In mixed form: 444/49
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