Subtract 98/12 from 84/24
1st number: 3 12/24, 2nd number: 8 2/12
84/24 - 98/12 is -14/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
84/24 = 84 × 1/24 × 1 = 84/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
98/12 = 98 × 2/12 × 2 = 196/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/24 - 196/24 = 84 - 196/24 = -112/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -14/3
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