Subtract 54/98 from 54/15
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 54/98
54/15 - 54/98 is 747/245.
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,
54/15 = 54 × 98/15 × 98 = 5292/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
54/98 = 54 × 15/98 × 15 = 810/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5292/1470 - 810/1470 = 5292 - 810/1470 = 4482/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 747/245
- In mixed form: 312/245
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