Subtract 5/98 from 15/35
15/35 - 5/98 is 37/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
15/35 = 15 × 14/35 × 14 = 210/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
5/98 = 5 × 5/98 × 5 = 25/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
210/490 - 25/490 = 210 - 25/490 = 185/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/98
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