Subtract 15/27 from 98/16
1st number: 6 2/16, 2nd number: 15/27
98/16 - 15/27 is 401/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 27 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
98/16 = 98 × 27/16 × 27 = 2646/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
15/27 = 15 × 16/27 × 16 = 240/432 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/432 - 240/432 = 2646 - 240/432 = 2406/432 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 401/72
- In mixed form: 541/72
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