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Subtract 16/15 from 9/98

1st number: 9/98, 2nd number: 1 1/15

9/98 - 16/15 is -1433/1470.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 15 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
    9/98 = 9 × 15/98 × 15 = 135/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 98 = 1470,
    16/15 = 16 × 98/15 × 98 = 1568/1470
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    135/1470 - 1568/1470 = 135 - 1568/1470 = -1433/1470

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