Subtract 98/15 from 14/30
1st number: 14/30, 2nd number: 6 8/15
14/30 - 98/15 is -91/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
14/30 = 14 × 1/30 × 1 = 14/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
98/15 = 98 × 2/15 × 2 = 196/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/30 - 196/30 = 14 - 196/30 = -182/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -91/15
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