Subtract 27/7 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 3 6/7
98/28 - 27/7 is -5/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 7 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
98/28 = 98 × 1/28 × 1 = 98/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
27/7 = 27 × 4/7 × 4 = 108/28 - Subtract the two like fractions:
98/28 - 108/28 = 98 - 108/28 = -10/28 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/14
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