Subtract 18/12 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 1 6/12
98/15 - 18/12 is 151/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
98/15 = 98 × 4/15 × 4 = 392/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
18/12 = 18 × 5/12 × 5 = 90/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/60 - 90/60 = 392 - 90/60 = 302/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/30
- In mixed form: 51/30
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