Subtract 2/10 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 2/10
98/72 - 2/10 is 209/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 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 10 × 36 = 360,
2/10 = 2 × 36/10 × 36 = 72/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/360 - 72/360 = 490 - 72/360 = 418/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 209/180
- In mixed form: 129/180
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