Subtract 9/98 from 15/5
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/98
15/5 - 9/98 is 285/98.
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,
9/98 = 9 × 5/98 × 5 = 45/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/490 - 45/490 = 1470 - 45/490 = 1425/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 285/98
- In mixed form: 289/98
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