Subtract 7/98 from 5/72
5/72 - 7/98 is -1/504.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
5/72 = 5 × 49/72 × 49 = 245/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
7/98 = 7 × 36/98 × 36 = 252/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
245/3528 - 252/3528 = 245 - 252/3528 = -7/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/504
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