Subtract 12/3 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 4 0/3
98/18 - 12/3 is 13/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
98/18 = 98 × 1/18 × 1 = 98/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
12/3 = 12 × 6/3 × 6 = 72/18 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/18 - 72/18 = 98 - 72/18 = 26/18 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/9
- In mixed form: 14/9
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