Subtract 10/15 from 98/45
1st number: 2 8/45, 2nd number: 10/15
98/45 - 10/15 is 68/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
98/45 = 98 × 1/45 × 1 = 98/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/45 - 30/45 = 98 - 30/45 = 68/45 - In mixed form: 123/45
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