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Subtract 14/6 from 98/15

1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 2 2/6

98/15 - 14/6 is 21/5.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    98/15 = 98 × 2/15 × 2 = 196/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    14/6 = 14 × 5/6 × 5 = 70/30
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    196/30 - 70/30 = 196 - 70/30 = 126/30
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 21/5
  6. In mixed form: 41/5

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