Subtract 98/32 from 15/98
1st number: 15/98, 2nd number: 3 2/32
15/98 - 98/32 is -2281/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 32 is 1568
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1568 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 16 = 1568,
15/98 = 15 × 16/98 × 16 = 240/1568 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 49 = 1568,
98/32 = 98 × 49/32 × 49 = 4802/1568 - Subtract the two like fractions:
240/1568 - 4802/1568 = 240 - 4802/1568 = -4562/1568 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2281/784
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