Subtract 45/14 from 15/98
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 3 3/14
15/98 - 45/14 is -150/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 14 is 98
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
15/98 = 15 × 1/98 × 1 = 15/98 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
45/14 = 45 × 7/14 × 7 = 315/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/98 - 315/98 = 15 - 315/98 = -300/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -150/49
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