Subtract 10/98 from 10/72, Solve 10/72

Subtract 10/98 from 10/72

10/72 - 10/98 is 65/1764.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
10/72 = 10 × 49/72 × 49 = 490/3528
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
10/98 = 10 × 36/98 × 36 = 360/3528
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/3528 - 360/3528 = 490 - 360/3528 = 130/3528
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 65/1764

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