Subtract 16/98 from 15/60
15/60 - 16/98 is 17/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
15/60 = 15 × 49/60 × 49 = 735/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
16/98 = 16 × 30/98 × 30 = 480/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/2940 - 480/2940 = 735 - 480/2940 = 255/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/196
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