Subtract 9/14 from 15/98
15/98 - 9/14 is -24/49.
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,
9/14 = 9 × 7/14 × 7 = 63/98 - Subtract the two like fractions:
15/98 - 63/98 = 15 - 63/98 = -48/98 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -24/49
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