Subtract 98/72 from 2/15, Solve 2/15

Subtract 98/72 from 2/15

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 1 26/72

2/15 - 98/72 is -221/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 72 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
2/15 = 2 × 24/15 × 24 = 48/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
98/72 = 98 × 5/72 × 5 = 490/360
Subtract the two like fractions:
48/360 - 490/360 = 48 - 490/360 = -442/360
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/180

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