Subtract 10/60 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 10/60
98/8 - 10/60 is 145/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
98/8 = 98 × 15/8 × 15 = 1470/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/120 - 20/120 = 1470 - 20/120 = 1450/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 145/12
- In mixed form: 121/12
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