Subtract 10/84 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 10/84
98/8 - 10/84 is 1019/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
98/8 = 98 × 21/8 × 21 = 2058/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/168 - 20/168 = 2058 - 20/168 = 2038/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1019/84
- In mixed form: 1211/84
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