Subtract 20/15 from 7/98
1st number: 7/98, 2nd number: 1 5/15
7/98 - 20/15 is -53/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
20/15 = 20 × 98/15 × 98 = 1960/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
105/1470 - 1960/1470 = 105 - 1960/1470 = -1855/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/42
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