Subtract 5/15 from 49/98
49/98 - 5/15 is 1/6.
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,
49/98 = 49 × 15/98 × 15 = 735/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
5/15 = 5 × 98/15 × 98 = 490/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
735/1470 - 490/1470 = 735 - 490/1470 = 245/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/6
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