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Subtract 12/98 from 15/3

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 12/98

15/3 - 12/98 is 239/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
    15/3 = 15 × 98/3 × 98 = 1470/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1470/294 - 36/294 = 1470 - 36/294 = 1434/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/49
  6. In mixed form: 443/49

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