Subtract 42/98 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 42/98
27/15 - 42/98 is 48/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
27/15 = 27 × 98/15 × 98 = 2646/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1470 - 630/1470 = 2646 - 630/1470 = 2016/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 48/35
- In mixed form: 113/35
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