Subtract 45/15 from 5/98
1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 3 0/15
5/98 - 45/15 is -289/98.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
45/15 = 45 × 98/15 × 98 = 4410/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1470 - 4410/1470 = 75 - 4410/1470 = -4335/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -289/98
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