Subtract 14/98 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 14/98
49/15 - 14/98 is 328/105.
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,
49/15 = 49 × 98/15 × 98 = 4802/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
14/98 = 14 × 15/98 × 15 = 210/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/1470 - 210/1470 = 4802 - 210/1470 = 4592/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/105
- In mixed form: 313/105
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