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Subtract 56/98 from 15/28

15/28 - 56/98 is -1/28.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    15/28 = 15 × 7/28 × 7 = 105/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    56/98 = 56 × 2/98 × 2 = 112/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/196 - 112/196 = 105 - 112/196 = -7/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/28

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