Subtract 98/72 from 5/60
1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 1 26/72
5/60 - 98/72 is -23/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/360 - 490/360 = 30 - 490/360 = -460/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -23/18
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