Subtract 15/98 from 3/36
3/36 - 15/98 is -41/588.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
3/36 = 3 × 49/36 × 49 = 147/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/1764 - 270/1764 = 147 - 270/1764 = -123/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/588
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