Subtract 15/98 from 5/9
5/9 - 15/98 is 355/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
5/9 = 5 × 98/9 × 98 = 490/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
15/98 = 15 × 9/98 × 9 = 135/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/882 - 135/882 = 490 - 135/882 = 355/882
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