Subtract 98/15 from 28/9
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 6 8/15
28/9 - 98/15 is -154/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
28/9 = 28 × 5/9 × 5 = 140/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
98/15 = 98 × 3/15 × 3 = 294/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
140/45 - 294/45 = 140 - 294/45 = -154/45
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