Subtract 9/14 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/14
98/15 - 9/14 is 1237/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
98/15 = 98 × 14/15 × 14 = 1372/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
9/14 = 9 × 15/14 × 15 = 135/210 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/210 - 135/210 = 1372 - 135/210 = 1237/210 - In mixed form: 5187/210
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