Subtract 6/15 from 36/98
36/98 - 6/15 is -8/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
36/98 = 36 × 15/98 × 15 = 540/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
6/15 = 6 × 98/15 × 98 = 588/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
540/1470 - 588/1470 = 540 - 588/1470 = -48/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/245
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 72/98-6/15 36/98-12/15 36/98-6/30 36/98-18/15 36/98-6/45 36/98-30/15 36/98-6/75 36/98-42/15