Subtract 72/50 from 98/70
1st number: 1 28/70, 2nd number: 1 22/50
98/70 - 72/50 is -1/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
98/70 = 98 × 5/70 × 5 = 490/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/350 - 504/350 = 490 - 504/350 = -14/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/25
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