Subtract 98/72 from 1/9
1st number: 1/9, 2nd number: 1 26/72
1/9 - 98/72 is -5/4.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
1/9 = 1 × 8/9 × 8 = 8/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/72 - 98/72 = 8 - 98/72 = -90/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/4
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