Subtract 20/98 from 60/15
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 20/98
60/15 - 20/98 is 186/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
60/15 = 60 × 98/15 × 98 = 5880/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
20/98 = 20 × 15/98 × 15 = 300/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5880/1470 - 300/1470 = 5880 - 300/1470 = 5580/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 186/49
- In mixed form: 339/49
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