Subtract 12/98 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 12/98
15/5 - 12/98 is 141/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
15/5 = 15 × 98/5 × 98 = 1470/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/490 - 60/490 = 1470 - 60/490 = 1410/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/49
- In mixed form: 243/49
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