Subtract 18/24 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 18/24
98/12 - 18/24 is 89/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
98/12 = 98 × 2/12 × 2 = 196/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
18/24 = 18 × 1/24 × 1 = 18/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/24 - 18/24 = 196 - 18/24 = 178/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/12
- In mixed form: 75/12
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