Subtract 98/5 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 19 3/5
72/4 - 98/5 is -8/5.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 5 is 20
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
72/4 = 72 × 5/4 × 5 = 360/20 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
98/5 = 98 × 4/5 × 4 = 392/20 - Subtract the two like fractions:
360/20 - 392/20 = 360 - 392/20 = -32/20 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/5
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