Subtract 15/28 from 98/5
1st number: 19 3/5, 2nd number: 15/28
98/5 - 15/28 is 2669/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
98/5 = 98 × 28/5 × 28 = 2744/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/140 - 75/140 = 2744 - 75/140 = 2669/140 - In mixed form: 199/140
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