Subtract 9/6 from 98/15
1st number: 6 8/15, 2nd number: 1 3/6
98/15 - 9/6 is 151/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
98/15 = 98 × 2/15 × 2 = 196/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/30 - 45/30 = 196 - 45/30 = 151/30 - In mixed form: 51/30
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