Subtract 15/98 from 4/36
4/36 - 15/98 is -37/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
4/36 = 4 × 49/36 × 49 = 196/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
15/98 = 15 × 18/98 × 18 = 270/1764 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1764 - 270/1764 = 196 - 270/1764 = -74/1764 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/882
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