Subtract 50/98 from 27/15
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 50/98
27/15 - 50/98 is 316/245.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 15/98 × 15 = 750/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/1470 - 750/1470 = 2646 - 750/1470 = 1896/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 316/245
- In mixed form: 171/245
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