Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Subtract fractions

Subtract 9/98 from 6/15

6/15 - 9/98 is 151/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    6/15 = 6 × 98/15 × 98 = 588/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/1470 - 135/1470 = 588 - 135/1470 = 453/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 151/490

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com