Subtract 70/15 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 4 10/15
98/8 - 70/15 is 91/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/120 - 560/120 = 1470 - 560/120 = 910/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 91/12
- In mixed form: 77/12
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