Subtract 20/12 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 1 8/12
98/6 - 20/12 is 44/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 12 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
98/6 = 98 × 2/6 × 2 = 196/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
20/12 = 20 × 1/12 × 1 = 20/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/12 - 20/12 = 196 - 20/12 = 176/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 44/3
- In mixed form: 142/3
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