Subtract 28/98 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 28/98
70/12 - 28/98 is 233/42.
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,
70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
28/98 = 28 × 6/98 × 6 = 168/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/588 - 168/588 = 3430 - 168/588 = 3262/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/42
- In mixed form: 523/42
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