Subtract 7/35 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 7/35
98/15 - 7/35 is 19/3.
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,
7/35 = 7 × 3/35 × 3 = 21/105 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/105 - 21/105 = 686 - 21/105 = 665/105 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/3
- In mixed form: 61/3
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