Subtract 15/98 from 54/84
54/84 - 15/98 is 24/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
54/84 = 54 × 7/84 × 7 = 378/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
15/98 = 15 × 6/98 × 6 = 90/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/588 - 90/588 = 378 - 90/588 = 288/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/49
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