Subtract 6/15 from 98/54
1st number: 1 44/54, 2nd number: 6/15
98/54 - 6/15 is 191/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/270 - 108/270 = 490 - 108/270 = 382/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 191/135
- In mixed form: 156/135
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