Subtract 28/98 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 28/98
40/15 - 28/98 is 50/21.
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,
40/15 = 40 × 98/15 × 98 = 3920/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
28/98 = 28 × 15/98 × 15 = 420/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/1470 - 420/1470 = 3920 - 420/1470 = 3500/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 50/21
- In mixed form: 28/21
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