Subtract 45/98 from 90/15
1st number: 6 0/15, 2nd number: 45/98
90/15 - 45/98 is 543/98.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 98/15 × 98 = 8820/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
45/98 = 45 × 15/98 × 15 = 675/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8820/1470 - 675/1470 = 8820 - 675/1470 = 8145/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 543/98
- In mixed form: 553/98
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