Subtract 15/9 from 30/98
1st number: 30/98, 2nd number: 1 6/9
30/98 - 15/9 is -200/147.
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,
30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
15/9 = 15 × 98/9 × 98 = 1470/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/882 - 1470/882 = 270 - 1470/882 = -1200/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -200/147
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