Subtract 3/98 from 15/3, Solve 5 0/3

Subtract 3/98 from 15/3

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

15/3 - 3/98 is 487/98.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
15/3 = 15 × 98/3 × 98 = 1470/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
3/98 = 3 × 3/98 × 3 = 9/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/294 - 9/294 = 1470 - 9/294 = 1461/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 487/98
In mixed form: 495/98

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