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Subtract 63/12 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 5 3/12

98/5 - 63/12 is 287/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    98/5 = 98 × 12/5 × 12 = 1176/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    63/12 = 63 × 5/12 × 5 = 315/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1176/60 - 315/60 = 1176 - 315/60 = 861/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 287/20
  6. In mixed form: 147/20

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