Subtract 6/40 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 6/40
98/12 - 6/40 is 481/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
98/12 = 98 × 10/12 × 10 = 980/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/120 - 18/120 = 980 - 18/120 = 962/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 481/60
- In mixed form: 81/60
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