Subtract 7/12 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 7/12
98/60 - 7/12 is 21/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/60 - 35/60 = 98 - 35/60 = 63/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/20
- In mixed form: 11/20
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