Subtract 84/40 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 2 4/40
98/12 - 84/40 is 91/15.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 3/40 × 3 = 252/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/120 - 252/120 = 980 - 252/120 = 728/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/15
- In mixed form: 61/15
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