Subtract 7/15 from 98/9
1st number: 10 8/9, 2nd number: 7/15
98/9 - 7/15 is 469/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
98/9 = 98 × 5/9 × 5 = 490/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
7/15 = 7 × 3/15 × 3 = 21/45 - Subtract the two like fractions:
490/45 - 21/45 = 490 - 21/45 = 469/45 - In mixed form: 1019/45
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