Subtract 12/8 from 98/18
1st number: 5 8/18, 2nd number: 1 4/8
98/18 - 12/8 is 71/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
98/18 = 98 × 4/18 × 4 = 392/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
12/8 = 12 × 9/8 × 9 = 108/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/72 - 108/72 = 392 - 108/72 = 284/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/18
- In mixed form: 317/18
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