Subtract 15/24 from 6/98
6/98 - 15/24 is -221/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 24 is 1176
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
6/98 = 6 × 12/98 × 12 = 72/1176 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
15/24 = 15 × 49/24 × 49 = 735/1176 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/1176 - 735/1176 = 72 - 735/1176 = -663/1176 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -221/392
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