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Subtract 98/72 from 1/12

1st number: 1/12, 2nd number: 1 26/72

1/12 - 98/72 is -23/18.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 6 = 72,
    1/12 = 1 × 6/12 × 6 = 6/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6/72 - 98/72 = 6 - 98/72 = -92/72
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18

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