Subtract 35/84 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 35/84
98/8 - 35/84 is 71/6.
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,
35/84 = 35 × 2/84 × 2 = 70/168 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/168 - 70/168 = 2058 - 70/168 = 1988/168 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/6
- In mixed form: 115/6
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