Subtract 15/98 from 15/8
1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 15/98
15/8 - 15/98 is 675/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
15/8 = 15 × 49/8 × 49 = 735/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/392 - 60/392 = 735 - 60/392 = 675/392 - In mixed form: 1283/392
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