Subtract 15/81 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 15/81
98/28 - 15/81 is 179/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
98/28 = 98 × 81/28 × 81 = 7938/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
15/81 = 15 × 28/81 × 28 = 420/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
7938/2268 - 420/2268 = 7938 - 420/2268 = 7518/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/54
- In mixed form: 317/54
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