Subtract 12/98 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 12/98
56/15 - 12/98 is 2654/735.
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,
56/15 = 56 × 98/15 × 98 = 5488/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
12/98 = 12 × 15/98 × 15 = 180/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5488/1470 - 180/1470 = 5488 - 180/1470 = 5308/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2654/735
- In mixed form: 3449/735
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