Subtract 27/98 from 63/12, Solve 5 3/12

Subtract 27/98 from 63/12

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 27/98

63/12 - 27/98 is 975/196.

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,
63/12 = 63 × 49/12 × 49 = 3087/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588
Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/588 - 162/588 = 3087 - 162/588 = 2925/588
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 975/196
In mixed form: 4191/196

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