Subtract 15/75 from 84/98
84/98 - 15/75 is 23/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
84/98 = 84 × 75/98 × 75 = 6300/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
15/75 = 15 × 98/75 × 98 = 1470/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/7350 - 1470/7350 = 6300 - 1470/7350 = 4830/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/35
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