Subtract 4/10 from 98/27
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 4/10
98/27 - 4/10 is 436/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
98/27 = 98 × 10/27 × 10 = 980/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/270 - 108/270 = 980 - 108/270 = 872/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/135
- In mixed form: 331/135
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