Subtract 4/98 from 56/15
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 4/98
56/15 - 4/98 is 2714/735.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5488/1470 - 60/1470 = 5488 - 60/1470 = 5428/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2714/735
- In mixed form: 3509/735
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