Subtract 15/81 from 98/96
1st number: 1 2/96, 2nd number: 15/81
98/96 - 15/81 is 361/432.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 81 is 2592
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2592 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 27 = 2592,
98/96 = 98 × 27/96 × 27 = 2646/2592 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 32 = 2592,
15/81 = 15 × 32/81 × 32 = 480/2592 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/2592 - 480/2592 = 2646 - 480/2592 = 2166/2592 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 361/432
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