Subtract 9/32 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 9/32
98/15 - 9/32 is 3001/480.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 32 = 480,
98/15 = 98 × 32/15 × 32 = 3136/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
9/32 = 9 × 15/32 × 15 = 135/480 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/480 - 135/480 = 3136 - 135/480 = 3001/480 - In mixed form: 6121/480
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