Subtract 2/98 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 2/98
15/9 - 2/98 is 242/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/882 - 18/882 = 1470 - 18/882 = 1452/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 242/147
- In mixed form: 195/147
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