Subtract 15/28 from 6/98
6/98 - 15/28 is -93/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
15/28 = 15 × 7/28 × 7 = 105/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
12/196 - 105/196 = 12 - 105/196 = -93/196
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