Subtract 15/36 from 28/98
28/98 - 15/36 is -11/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
28/98 = 28 × 18/98 × 18 = 504/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
504/1764 - 735/1764 = 504 - 735/1764 = -231/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/84
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