Subtract 15/98 from 70/60
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 15/98
70/60 - 15/98 is 149/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
15/98 = 15 × 30/98 × 30 = 450/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3430/2940 - 450/2940 = 3430 - 450/2940 = 2980/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 149/147
- In mixed form: 12/147
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