Subtract 3/64 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 3/64
98/15 - 3/64 is 6227/960.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 64 = 960,
98/15 = 98 × 64/15 × 64 = 6272/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
3/64 = 3 × 15/64 × 15 = 45/960 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6272/960 - 45/960 = 6272 - 45/960 = 6227/960 - In mixed form: 6467/960
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