Subtract 75/72 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 1 3/72
98/60 - 75/72 is 71/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
98/60 = 98 × 6/60 × 6 = 588/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/360 - 375/360 = 588 - 375/360 = 213/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 71/120
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