Subtract 15/98 from 4/56
4/56 - 15/98 is -4/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
4/56 = 4 × 7/56 × 7 = 28/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
15/98 = 15 × 4/98 × 4 = 60/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/392 - 60/392 = 28 - 60/392 = -32/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/49
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