Subtract 12/72 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 12/72
98/15 - 12/72 is 191/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
98/15 = 98 × 24/15 × 24 = 2352/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2352/360 - 60/360 = 2352 - 60/360 = 2292/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/30
- In mixed form: 611/30
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