Subtract 3/15 from 6/98, Solve 6/98

Subtract 3/15 from 6/98

6/98 - 3/15 is -34/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
3/15 = 3 × 98/15 × 98 = 294/1470
Subtract the two like fractions:
90/1470 - 294/1470 = 90 - 294/1470 = -204/1470
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -34/245

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