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Subtract 8/12 from 98/5

1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 8/12

98/5 - 8/12 is 284/15.

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,
    8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1176/60 - 40/60 = 1176 - 40/60 = 1136/60
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 284/15
  6. In mixed form: 1814/15

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