Subtract 63/98 from 72/15
1st number: 4 12/15, 2nd number: 63/98
72/15 - 63/98 is 291/70.
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,
63/98 = 63 × 15/98 × 15 = 945/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7056/1470 - 945/1470 = 7056 - 945/1470 = 6111/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 291/70
- In mixed form: 411/70
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