Subtract 4/90 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 4/90
98/72 - 4/90 is 79/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/360 - 16/360 = 490 - 16/360 = 474/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/60
- In mixed form: 119/60
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