Subtract 48/98 from 3/15
3/15 - 48/98 is -71/245.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 98/15 × 98 = 294/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
48/98 = 48 × 15/98 × 15 = 720/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/1470 - 720/1470 = 294 - 720/1470 = -426/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/245
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