Subtract 72/45 from 84/98
1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 1 27/45
84/98 - 72/45 is -26/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
84/98 = 84 × 45/98 × 45 = 3780/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
72/45 = 72 × 98/45 × 98 = 7056/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3780/4410 - 7056/4410 = 3780 - 7056/4410 = -3276/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -26/35
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