Subtract 72/98 from 8/56
8/56 - 72/98 is -29/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
8/56 = 8 × 7/56 × 7 = 56/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
72/98 = 72 × 4/98 × 4 = 288/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/392 - 288/392 = 56 - 288/392 = -232/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -29/49
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