Subtract 98/96 from 72/98
1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 1 2/96
72/98 - 98/96 is -673/2352.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 96 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
72/98 = 72 × 48/98 × 48 = 3456/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
98/96 = 98 × 49/96 × 49 = 4802/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3456/4704 - 4802/4704 = 3456 - 4802/4704 = -1346/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -673/2352
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