Subtract 27/4 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 6 3/4
98/12 - 27/4 is 17/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
98/12 = 98 × 1/12 × 1 = 98/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/12 - 81/12 = 98 - 81/12 = 17/12 - In mixed form: 15/12
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