Subtract 49/75 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 49/75
98/15 - 49/75 is 147/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
98/15 = 98 × 5/15 × 5 = 490/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
49/75 = 49 × 1/75 × 1 = 49/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/75 - 49/75 = 490 - 49/75 = 441/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 147/25
- In mixed form: 522/25
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