Subtract 15/98 from 10/6
1st number: 1 4/6, 2nd number: 15/98
10/6 - 15/98 is 445/294.
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,
10/6 = 10 × 49/6 × 49 = 490/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/294 - 45/294 = 490 - 45/294 = 445/294 - In mixed form: 1151/294
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