Subtract 98/60 from 28/72
1st number: 28/72, 2nd number: 1 38/60
28/72 - 98/60 is -56/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/360 - 588/360 = 140 - 588/360 = -448/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -56/45
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