Subtract 7/98 from 9/15
9/15 - 7/98 is 37/70.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 98/15 × 98 = 882/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
7/98 = 7 × 15/98 × 15 = 105/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/1470 - 105/1470 = 882 - 105/1470 = 777/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/70
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