Subtract 12/70 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 12/70
98/72 - 12/70 is 1499/1260.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
98/72 = 98 × 35/72 × 35 = 3430/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
12/70 = 12 × 36/70 × 36 = 432/2520 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2520 - 432/2520 = 3430 - 432/2520 = 2998/2520 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1499/1260
- In mixed form: 1239/1260
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