Subtract 4/98 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 4/98
15/9 - 4/98 is 239/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/882 - 36/882 = 1470 - 36/882 = 1434/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 239/147
- In mixed form: 192/147
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