Subtract 40/54 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 40/54
98/12 - 40/54 is 401/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
98/12 = 98 × 9/12 × 9 = 882/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/108 - 80/108 = 882 - 80/108 = 802/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/54
- In mixed form: 723/54
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