Subtract 8/98 from 15/2
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 8/98
152 - 898 is 72798.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 98 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
152 = 15 × 492 × 49 = 73598 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
898 = 8 × 198 × 1 = 898 - Subtract the two like fractions:
73598 - 898 = 735 - 898 = 72798 - In mixed form: 74198
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