Subtract 4/72 from 5/98
5/98 - 4/72 is -2/441.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 36/98 × 36 = 180/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
4/72 = 4 × 49/72 × 49 = 196/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
180/3528 - 196/3528 = 180 - 196/3528 = -16/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/441
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