Subtract 21/35 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 21/35
98/15 - 21/35 is 89/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
98/15 = 98 × 7/15 × 7 = 686/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
21/35 = 21 × 3/35 × 3 = 63/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/105 - 63/105 = 686 - 63/105 = 623/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/15
- In mixed form: 514/15
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