Subtract 98/72 from 1/7
1st number: 1/7, 2nd number: 1 26/72
1/7 - 98/72 is -307/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 72 = 504,
1/7 = 1 × 72/7 × 72 = 72/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/504 - 686/504 = 72 - 686/504 = -614/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -307/252
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