Subtract 98/72 from 1/8
1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 26/72
1/8 - 98/72 is -89/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/72 - 98/72 = 9 - 98/72 = -89/72
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