Subtract 40/12 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 3 4/12
98/9 - 40/12 is 68/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 12 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
98/9 = 98 × 4/9 × 4 = 392/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
40/12 = 40 × 3/12 × 3 = 120/36 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/36 - 120/36 = 392 - 120/36 = 272/36 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 68/9
- In mixed form: 75/9
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