Subtract 72/98 from 36/5, Solve 7 1/5

Subtract 72/98 from 36/5

1^st number: 7 1/5, 2^nd number: 72/98

36/5 - 72/98 is 1584/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
36/5 = 36 × 98/5 × 98 = 3528/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
72/98 = 72 × 5/98 × 5 = 360/490
Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/490 - 360/490 = 3528 - 360/490 = 3168/490
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1584/245
In mixed form: 6114/245

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