Subtract 18/8 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 2 2/8
98/6 - 18/8 is 169/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
98/6 = 98 × 4/6 × 4 = 392/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
18/8 = 18 × 3/8 × 3 = 54/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/24 - 54/24 = 392 - 54/24 = 338/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/12
- In mixed form: 141/12
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