Subtract 12/50 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 12/50
98/12 - 12/50 is 1189/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/300 - 72/300 = 2450 - 72/300 = 2378/300 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1189/150
- In mixed form: 7139/150
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