Subtract 42/72 from 98/20
1st number: 4 18/20, 2nd number: 42/72
98/20 - 42/72 is 259/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
98/20 = 98 × 18/20 × 18 = 1764/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/360 - 210/360 = 1764 - 210/360 = 1554/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 259/60
- In mixed form: 419/60
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