Subtract 70/98 from 63/15
1st number: 4 3/15, 2nd number: 70/98
63/15 - 70/98 is 122/35.
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,
63/15 = 63 × 98/15 × 98 = 6174/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
70/98 = 70 × 15/98 × 15 = 1050/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/1470 - 1050/1470 = 6174 - 1050/1470 = 5124/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 122/35
- In mixed form: 317/35
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