Subtract 15/98 from 3/6
3/6 - 15/98 is 17/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
3/6 = 3 × 49/6 × 49 = 147/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
15/98 = 15 × 3/98 × 3 = 45/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
147/294 - 45/294 = 147 - 45/294 = 102/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/49
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