Subtract 15/84 from 72/98
72/98 - 15/84 is 109/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 84 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
72/98 = 72 × 6/98 × 6 = 432/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
15/84 = 15 × 7/84 × 7 = 105/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
432/588 - 105/588 = 432 - 105/588 = 327/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 109/196
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