Subtract 12/18 from 72/98
72/98 - 12/18 is 10/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 18 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
12/18 = 12 × 49/18 × 49 = 588/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/882 - 588/882 = 648 - 588/882 = 60/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 10/147
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