Subtract 98/5 from 6/72, Solve 6/72

Subtract 98/5 from 6/72

1^st number: 6/72, 2^nd number: 19 3/5

6/72 - 98/5 is -1171/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 5 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
98/5 = 98 × 72/5 × 72 = 7056/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/360 - 7056/360 = 30 - 7056/360 = -7026/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1171/60

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