Subtract 10/54 from 15/98
15/98 - 10/54 is -85/2646.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
15/98 = 15 × 27/98 × 27 = 405/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
10/54 = 10 × 49/54 × 49 = 490/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
405/2646 - 490/2646 = 405 - 490/2646 = -85/2646
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