Subtract 14/12 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1 2/12
98/30 - 14/12 is 21/10.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
98/30 = 98 × 2/30 × 2 = 196/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
14/12 = 14 × 5/12 × 5 = 70/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/60 - 70/60 = 196 - 70/60 = 126/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/10
- In mixed form: 21/10
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