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Subtract 7/72 from 30/98

30/98 - 7/72 is 737/3528.

Steps for subtracting fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
    30/98 = 30 × 36/98 × 36 = 1080/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    7/72 = 7 × 49/72 × 49 = 343/3528
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1080/3528 - 343/3528 = 1080 - 343/3528 = 737/3528

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