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Subtract 6/12 from 98/45

1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 6/12

98/45 - 6/12 is 151/90.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    98/45 = 98 × 4/45 × 4 = 392/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    392/180 - 90/180 = 392 - 90/180 = 302/180
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/90
  6. In mixed form: 161/90

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