Subtract 98/96 from 70/12
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 1 2/96
70/12 - 98/96 is 77/16.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 96 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
70/12 = 70 × 8/12 × 8 = 560/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/96 - 98/96 = 560 - 98/96 = 462/96 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 77/16
- In mixed form: 413/16
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