Subtract 35/98 from 45/15
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 35/98
45/15 - 35/98 is 37/14.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 98/15 × 98 = 4410/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
35/98 = 35 × 15/98 × 15 = 525/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/1470 - 525/1470 = 4410 - 525/1470 = 3885/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/14
- In mixed form: 29/14
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