Subtract 8/84 from 15/98
15/98 - 8/84 is 17/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/588 - 56/588 = 90 - 56/588 = 34/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/294
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