Subtract 2/98 from 14/15
14/15 - 2/98 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,
14/15 = 14 × 98/15 × 98 = 1372/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
2/98 = 2 × 15/98 × 15 = 30/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/1470 - 30/1470 = 1372 - 30/1470 = 1342/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 671/735
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