Subtract 12/80 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 12/80
98/16 - 12/80 is 239/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
98/16 = 98 × 5/16 × 5 = 490/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
12/80 = 12 × 1/80 × 1 = 12/80 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/80 - 12/80 = 490 - 12/80 = 478/80 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/40
- In mixed form: 539/40
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