Subtract 15/98 from 7/15
7/15 - 15/98 is 461/1470.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 98/15 × 98 = 686/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
15/98 = 15 × 15/98 × 15 = 225/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/1470 - 225/1470 = 686 - 225/1470 = 461/1470
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