Subtract 12/20 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 12/20
98/72 - 12/20 is 137/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 20 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
12/20 = 12 × 18/20 × 18 = 216/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/360 - 216/360 = 490 - 216/360 = 274/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 137/180
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