Subtract 14/90 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 14/90
98/12 - 14/90 is 721/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/180 - 28/180 = 1470 - 28/180 = 1442/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 721/90
- In mixed form: 81/90
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