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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    98/15 = 98 × 28/15 × 28 = 2744/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    10/28 = 10 × 15/28 × 15 = 150/420
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2744/420 - 150/420 = 2744 - 150/420 = 2594/420
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1297/210
  6. In mixed form: 637/210

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