Subtract 4/27 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 4/27
98/6 - 4/27 is 437/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
98/6 = 98 × 9/6 × 9 = 882/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/54 - 8/54 = 882 - 8/54 = 874/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/27
- In mixed form: 165/27
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