Subtract 15/98 from 14/8
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 15/98
14/8 - 15/98 is 313/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
14/8 = 14 × 49/8 × 49 = 686/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/392 - 60/392 = 686 - 60/392 = 626/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 313/196
- In mixed form: 1117/196
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