Subtract 70/25 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 2 20/25
98/15 - 70/25 is 56/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 25 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 25 × 3 = 75,
70/25 = 70 × 3/25 × 3 = 210/75 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/75 - 210/75 = 490 - 210/75 = 280/75 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 56/15
- In mixed form: 311/15
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