Subtract 6/4 from 15/98
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 2/4
15/98 - 6/4 is -66/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
6/4 = 6 × 49/4 × 49 = 294/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
30/196 - 294/196 = 30 - 294/196 = -264/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -66/49
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