Subtract 60/98 from 15/72
15/72 - 60/98 is -475/1176.
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,
15/72 = 15 × 49/72 × 49 = 735/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
60/98 = 60 × 36/98 × 36 = 2160/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/3528 - 2160/3528 = 735 - 2160/3528 = -1425/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -475/1176
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