Answers

Subtract 75/90 from 98/12

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 75/90

98/12 - 75/90 is 22/3.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   98/12 = 98 × 15/12 × 15 = 1470/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   75/90 = 75 × 2/90 × 2 = 150/180
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   1470/180 - 150/180 = 1470 - 150/180 = 1320/180
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 22/3
6. In mixed form: 71/3

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