Subtract 8/72 from 4/98
4/98 - 8/72 is -31/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
4/98 = 4 × 36/98 × 36 = 144/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
8/72 = 8 × 49/72 × 49 = 392/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
144/3528 - 392/3528 = 144 - 392/3528 = -248/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -31/441
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