Subtract 16/90 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 16/90
98/15 - 16/90 is 286/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
98/15 = 98 × 6/15 × 6 = 588/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
16/90 = 16 × 1/90 × 1 = 16/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/90 - 16/90 = 588 - 16/90 = 572/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 286/45
- In mixed form: 616/45
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