Subtract 4/98 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 4/98
72/15 - 4/98 is 1166/245.
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,
72/15 = 72 × 98/15 × 98 = 7056/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
4/98 = 4 × 15/98 × 15 = 60/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7056/1470 - 60/1470 = 7056 - 60/1470 = 6996/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1166/245
- In mixed form: 4186/245
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