Subtract 10/75 from 98/8, Solve 12 2/8

Subtract 10/75 from 98/8

1^st number: 12 2/8, 2^nd number: 10/75

98/8 - 10/75 is 727/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
98/8 = 98 × 75/8 × 75 = 7350/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
10/75 = 10 × 8/75 × 8 = 80/600
Subtract the two like fractions:
7350/600 - 80/600 = 7350 - 80/600 = 7270/600
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 727/60
In mixed form: 127/60

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