Subtract 15/98 from 2/75
2/75 - 15/98 is -929/7350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
2/75 = 2 × 98/75 × 98 = 196/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
15/98 = 15 × 75/98 × 75 = 1125/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/7350 - 1125/7350 = 196 - 1125/7350 = -929/7350
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