Subtract 10/15 from 98/60
1st number: 1 38/60, 2nd number: 10/15
98/60 - 10/15 is 29/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
10/15 = 10 × 4/15 × 4 = 40/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/60 - 40/60 = 98 - 40/60 = 58/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/30
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