Subtract 12/90 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 12/90
98/4 - 12/90 is 731/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
98/4 = 98 × 45/4 × 45 = 4410/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
12/90 = 12 × 2/90 × 2 = 24/180 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/180 - 24/180 = 4410 - 24/180 = 4386/180 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 731/30
- In mixed form: 2411/30
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