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Subtract 15/98 from 2/28

2/28 - 15/98 is -4/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 98 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    2/28 = 2 × 7/28 × 7 = 14/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    14/196 - 30/196 = 14 - 30/196 = -16/196
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/49

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