Subtract 3/24 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 3/24
98/72 - 3/24 is 89/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/72 - 9/72 = 98 - 9/72 = 89/72 - In mixed form: 117/72
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