Subtract 6/15 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 6/15
98/12 - 6/15 is 233/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
98/12 = 98 × 5/12 × 5 = 490/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/60 - 24/60 = 490 - 24/60 = 466/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 233/30
- In mixed form: 723/30
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