Subtract 15/98 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 15/98
98/15 - 15/98 is 9379/1470.
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,
98/15 = 98 × 98/15 × 98 = 9604/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
15/98 = 15 × 15/98 × 15 = 225/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9604/1470 - 225/1470 = 9604 - 225/1470 = 9379/1470 - In mixed form: 6559/1470
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