Subtract 25/12 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 2 1/12
98/16 - 25/12 is 97/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
98/16 = 98 × 3/16 × 3 = 294/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
25/12 = 25 × 4/12 × 4 = 100/48 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/48 - 100/48 = 294 - 100/48 = 194/48 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 97/24
- In mixed form: 41/24
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