Answers

Subtract 7/80 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 7/80

98/12 - 7/80 is 1939/240.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   98/12 = 98 × 20/12 × 20 = 1960/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   7/80 = 7 × 3/80 × 3 = 21/240
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1960/240 - 21/240 = 1960 - 21/240 = 1939/240
5. In mixed form: 819/240

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