Subtract 27/98 from 1/6
1/6 - 27/98 is -16/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
1/6 = 1 × 49/6 × 49 = 49/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
49/294 - 81/294 = 49 - 81/294 = -32/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -16/147
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