Subtract 72/98 from 63/60
1st number: 1 3/60, 2nd number: 72/98
63/60 - 72/98 is 309/980.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
63/60 = 63 × 49/60 × 49 = 3087/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
72/98 = 72 × 30/98 × 30 = 2160/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/2940 - 2160/2940 = 3087 - 2160/2940 = 927/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 309/980
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