Subtract 3/8 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/8
98/15 - 3/8 is 739/120.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
98/15 = 98 × 8/15 × 8 = 784/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
3/8 = 3 × 15/8 × 15 = 45/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
784/120 - 45/120 = 784 - 45/120 = 739/120 - In mixed form: 619/120
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