Subtract 15/9 from 3/98
1st number: 3/98, 2nd number: 1 6/9
3/98 - 15/9 is -481/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/882 - 1470/882 = 27 - 1470/882 = -1443/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -481/294
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