Subtract 6/98 from 15/9
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 6/98
15/9 - 6/98 is 236/147.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1470/882 - 54/882 = 1470 - 54/882 = 1416/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 236/147
- In mixed form: 189/147
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