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Subtract 1/98 from 18/15

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1/98

18/15 - 1/98 is 583/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 98 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    18/15 = 18 × 98/15 × 98 = 1764/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    1/98 = 1 × 15/98 × 15 = 15/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1764/1470 - 15/1470 = 1764 - 15/1470 = 1749/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 583/490
  6. In mixed form: 193/490

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