Subtract 28/49 from 4/27
4/27 - 28/49 is -80/189.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
4/27 = 4 × 49/27 × 49 = 196/1323 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
28/49 = 28 × 27/49 × 27 = 756/1323 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/1323 - 756/1323 = 196 - 756/1323 = -560/1323 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/189
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