Subtract 15/98 from 2/4
2/4 - 15/98 is 17/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
2/4 = 2 × 49/4 × 49 = 98/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/196 - 30/196 = 98 - 30/196 = 68/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/49
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