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Subtract 90/15 from 6/98

1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 6 0/15

6/98 - 90/15 is -291/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    6/98 = 6 × 15/98 × 15 = 90/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    90/15 = 90 × 98/15 × 98 = 8820/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/1470 - 8820/1470 = 90 - 8820/1470 = -8730/1470
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -291/49

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