Subtract 7/98 from 15/4
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 7/98
15/4 - 7/98 is 103/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
15/4 = 15 × 49/4 × 49 = 735/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
7/98 = 7 × 2/98 × 2 = 14/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/196 - 14/196 = 735 - 14/196 = 721/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 103/28
- In mixed form: 319/28
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