Subtract 98/6 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 16 2/6
98/8 - 98/6 is -49/12.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
98/8 = 98 × 3/8 × 3 = 294/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
98/6 = 98 × 4/6 × 4 = 392/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/24 - 392/24 = 294 - 392/24 = -98/24 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -49/12
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