Subtract 98/72 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 1 26/72
98/8 - 98/72 is 98/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
98/8 = 98 × 9/8 × 9 = 882/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
98/72 = 98 × 1/72 × 1 = 98/72 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/72 - 98/72 = 882 - 98/72 = 784/72 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 98/9
- In mixed form: 108/9
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