Subtract 12/98 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 12/98
98/60 - 12/98 is 2221/1470.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
98/60 = 98 × 49/60 × 49 = 4802/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
12/98 = 12 × 30/98 × 30 = 360/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/2940 - 360/2940 = 4802 - 360/2940 = 4442/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2221/1470
- In mixed form: 1751/1470
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