Subtract 96/98 from 1/15
1/15 - 96/98 is -671/735.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 98/15 × 98 = 98/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
96/98 = 96 × 15/98 × 15 = 1440/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/1470 - 1440/1470 = 98 - 1440/1470 = -1342/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -671/735
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