Subtract 72/98 from 1/75
1/75 - 72/98 is -2651/3675.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
1/75 = 1 × 98/75 × 98 = 98/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
72/98 = 72 × 75/98 × 75 = 5400/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/7350 - 5400/7350 = 98 - 5400/7350 = -5302/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2651/3675
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