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Subtract 28/98 from 28/15

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 28/98

28/15 - 28/98 is 166/105.

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,
    28/15 = 28 × 98/15 × 98 = 2744/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    28/98 = 28 × 15/98 × 15 = 420/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2744/1470 - 420/1470 = 2744 - 420/1470 = 2324/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 166/105
  6. In mixed form: 161/105

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