Subtract 72/3 from 1/98, Solve 1/98

Subtract 72/3 from 1/98

1^st number: 1/98, 2^nd number: 24 0/3

1/98 - 72/3 is -2351/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
72/3 = 72 × 98/3 × 98 = 7056/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
3/294 - 7056/294 = 3 - 7056/294 = -7053/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2351/98

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