Subtract 10/28 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 10/28
98/15 - 10/28 is 1297/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
98/15 = 98 × 28/15 × 28 = 2744/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/420 - 150/420 = 2744 - 150/420 = 2594/420 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1297/210
- In mixed form: 637/210
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