Subtract 98/45 from 15/35
1st number: 15/35, 2nd number: 2 8/45
15/35 - 98/45 is -551/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
15/35 = 15 × 9/35 × 9 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
98/45 = 98 × 7/45 × 7 = 686/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/315 - 686/315 = 135 - 686/315 = -551/315
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