Subtract 4/20 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 4/20
98/72 - 4/20 is 209/180.
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,
4/20 = 4 × 18/20 × 18 = 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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