Subtract 12/98 from 25/15, Solve 1 10/15

Subtract 12/98 from 25/15

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 12/98

25/15 - 12/98 is 227/147.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
25/15 = 25 × 98/15 × 98 = 2450/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/1470 - 180/1470 = 2450 - 180/1470 = 2270/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 227/147
In mixed form: 180/147

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