Subtract 98/72 from 7/35
1st number: 7/35, 2nd number: 1 26/72
7/35 - 98/72 is -209/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
7/35 = 7 × 72/35 × 72 = 504/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/2520 - 3430/2520 = 504 - 3430/2520 = -2926/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -209/180
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