Subtract 98/72 from 20/56
1st number: 20/56, 2nd number: 1 26/72
20/56 - 98/72 is -253/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
20/56 = 20 × 9/56 × 9 = 180/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
98/72 = 98 × 7/72 × 7 = 686/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/504 - 686/504 = 180 - 686/504 = -506/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/252
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