Subtract 9/15 from 5/98
5/98 - 9/15 is -269/490.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 98/15 × 98 = 882/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
75/1470 - 882/1470 = 75 - 882/1470 = -807/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -269/490
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