Subtract 56/70 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 56/70
98/12 - 56/70 is 221/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
98/12 = 98 × 35/12 × 35 = 3430/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
56/70 = 56 × 6/70 × 6 = 336/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/420 - 336/420 = 3430 - 336/420 = 3094/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/30
- In mixed form: 711/30
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