Subtract 98/72 from 4/18
1st number: 4/18, 2nd number: 1 26/72
4/18 - 98/72 is -41/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/72 - 98/72 = 16 - 98/72 = -82/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/36
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