Subtract 1/72 from 63/98
63/98 - 1/72 is 317/504.
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,
63/98 = 63 × 36/98 × 36 = 2268/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
1/72 = 1 × 49/72 × 49 = 49/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/3528 - 49/3528 = 2268 - 49/3528 = 2219/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 317/504
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