Subtract 98/81 from 5/6
1st number: 5/6, 2nd number: 1 17/81
5/6 - 98/81 is -61/162.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 27 = 162,
5/6 = 5 × 27/6 × 27 = 135/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
98/81 = 98 × 2/81 × 2 = 196/162 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/162 - 196/162 = 135 - 196/162 = -61/162
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