Subtract 7/15 from 42/98
42/98 - 7/15 is -4/105.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
42/98 = 42 × 15/98 × 15 = 630/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
7/15 = 7 × 98/15 × 98 = 686/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/1470 - 686/1470 = 630 - 686/1470 = -56/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/105
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