Subtract 10/98 from 42/15
1st number: 2 12/15, 2nd number: 10/98
42/15 - 10/98 is 661/245.
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,
42/15 = 42 × 98/15 × 98 = 4116/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
10/98 = 10 × 15/98 × 15 = 150/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4116/1470 - 150/1470 = 4116 - 150/1470 = 3966/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 661/245
- In mixed form: 2171/245
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