Subtract 8/30 from 98/72
1st number: 1 26/72, 2nd number: 8/30
98/72 - 8/30 is 197/180.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
8/30 = 8 × 12/30 × 12 = 96/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/360 - 96/360 = 490 - 96/360 = 394/360 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/180
- In mixed form: 117/180
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