Subtract 60/98 from 36/15
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 60/98
36/15 - 60/98 is 438/245.
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,
36/15 = 36 × 98/15 × 98 = 3528/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
60/98 = 60 × 15/98 × 15 = 900/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/1470 - 900/1470 = 3528 - 900/1470 = 2628/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 438/245
- In mixed form: 1193/245
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