Subtract 5/98 from 70/15
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 5/98
70/15 - 5/98 is 1357/294.
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,
70/15 = 70 × 98/15 × 98 = 6860/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
5/98 = 5 × 15/98 × 15 = 75/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/1470 - 75/1470 = 6860 - 75/1470 = 6785/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1357/294
- In mixed form: 4181/294
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