Subtract 98/72 from 5/15
1st number: 5/15, 2nd number: 1 26/72
5/15 - 98/72 is -37/36.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
5/15 = 5 × 24/15 × 24 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
120/360 - 490/360 = 120 - 490/360 = -370/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/36
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