Subtract 45/98 from 3/15
3/15 - 45/98 is -127/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
3/15 = 3 × 98/15 × 98 = 294/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1470 - 675/1470 = 294 - 675/1470 = -381/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -127/490
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