Subtract 10/70 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 10/70
98/12 - 10/70 is 337/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
98/12 = 98 × 35/12 × 35 = 3430/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
10/70 = 10 × 6/70 × 6 = 60/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/420 - 60/420 = 3430 - 60/420 = 3370/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 337/42
- In mixed form: 81/42
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