Subtract 7/12 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 7/12
985 - 712 is 114160.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
985 = 98 × 125 × 12 = 117660 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
712 = 7 × 512 × 5 = 3560 - Subtract the two like fractions:
117660 - 3560 = 1176 - 3560 = 114160 - In mixed form: 19160
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