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Subtract 4/98 from 20/15

1st number: 1 5/15, 2nd number: 4/98

20/15 - 4/98 is 190/147.

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,
    20/15 = 20 × 98/15 × 98 = 1960/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1960/1470 - 60/1470 = 1960 - 60/1470 = 1900/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 190/147
  6. In mixed form: 143/147

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