Subtract 3/54 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/54
98/15 - 3/54 is 583/90.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
98/15 = 98 × 18/15 × 18 = 1764/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/270 - 15/270 = 1764 - 15/270 = 1749/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 583/90
- In mixed form: 643/90
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