Subtract 3/98 from 49/15
1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 3/98
49/15 - 3/98 is 4757/1470.
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,
3/98 = 3 × 15/98 × 15 = 45/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4802/1470 - 45/1470 = 4802 - 45/1470 = 4757/1470 - In mixed form: 3347/1470
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