Subtract 4/98 from 40/15
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 4/98
40/15 - 4/98 is 386/147.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/1470 - 60/1470 = 3920 - 60/1470 = 3860/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 386/147
- In mixed form: 292/147
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