Answers

Subtract 4/30 from 98/72

1^st number: 1 26/72, 2^nd number: 4/30

98/72 - 4/30 is 221/180.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 30 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
   4/30 = 4 × 12/30 × 12 = 48/360
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   490/360 - 48/360 = 490 - 48/360 = 442/360
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 221/180
6. In mixed form: 141/180

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