Subtract 18/12 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 1 6/12
98/10 - 18/12 is 83/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
98/10 = 98 × 6/10 × 6 = 588/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/60 - 90/60 = 588 - 90/60 = 498/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/10
- In mixed form: 83/10
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