Subtract 1/98 from 14/72
14/72 - 1/98 is 325/1764.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
14/72 = 14 × 49/72 × 49 = 686/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
1/98 = 1 × 36/98 × 36 = 36/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/3528 - 36/3528 = 686 - 36/3528 = 650/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/1764
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