Subtract 15/98 from 7/6
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 15/98
7/6 - 15/98 is 149/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
7/6 = 7 × 49/6 × 49 = 343/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
343/294 - 45/294 = 343 - 45/294 = 298/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/147
- In mixed form: 12/147
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