Subtract 15/98 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 15/98
98/28 - 15/98 is 164/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
98/28 = 98 × 7/28 × 7 = 686/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
15/98 = 15 × 2/98 × 2 = 30/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
686/196 - 30/196 = 686 - 30/196 = 656/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 164/49
- In mixed form: 317/49
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