Subtract 98/16 from 2/15, Solve 2/15

Subtract 98/16 from 2/15

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 6 2/16

2/15 - 98/16 is -719/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 16 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
2/15 = 2 × 16/15 × 16 = 32/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
98/16 = 98 × 15/16 × 15 = 1470/240
Subtract the two like fractions:
32/240 - 1470/240 = 32 - 1470/240 = -1438/240
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -719/120

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