Subtract 98/18 from 81/15
1st number: 5 6/15, 2nd number: 5 8/18
81/15 - 98/18 is -2/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
81/15 = 81 × 6/15 × 6 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
98/18 = 98 × 5/18 × 5 = 490/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/90 - 490/90 = 486 - 490/90 = -4/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/45
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