Subtract 21/70 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 21/70
98/8 - 21/70 is 239/20.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
98/8 = 98 × 35/8 × 35 = 3430/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
21/70 = 21 × 4/70 × 4 = 84/280 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/280 - 84/280 = 3430 - 84/280 = 3346/280 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/20
- In mixed form: 1119/20
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