Subtract 49/8 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 6 1/8
98/12 - 49/8 is 49/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 8 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 8 × 3 = 24,
49/8 = 49 × 3/8 × 3 = 147/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/24 - 147/24 = 196 - 147/24 = 49/24 - In mixed form: 21/24
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