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Subtract 27/12 from 98/14

1st number: 7 0/14, 2nd number: 2 3/12

98/14 - 27/12 is 19/4.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    98/14 = 98 × 6/14 × 6 = 588/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    27/12 = 27 × 7/12 × 7 = 189/84
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/84 - 189/84 = 588 - 189/84 = 399/84
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/4
  6. In mixed form: 43/4

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