Subtract 90/70 from 15/98
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 1 20/70
15/98 - 90/70 is -111/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
15/98 = 15 × 5/98 × 5 = 75/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
90/70 = 90 × 7/70 × 7 = 630/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/490 - 630/490 = 75 - 630/490 = -555/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -111/98
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