Subtract 10/72 from 84/98
84/98 - 10/72 is 181/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
84/98 = 84 × 36/98 × 36 = 3024/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
10/72 = 10 × 49/72 × 49 = 490/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3024/3528 - 490/3528 = 3024 - 490/3528 = 2534/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 181/252
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