Subtract 15/98 from 21/4
1st number: 5 1/4, 2nd number: 15/98
21/4 - 15/98 is 999/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
21/4 = 21 × 49/4 × 49 = 1029/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1029/196 - 30/196 = 1029 - 30/196 = 999/196 - In mixed form: 519/196
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