Subtract 10/27 from 1/98
1/98 - 10/27 is -953/2646.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
1/98 = 1 × 27/98 × 27 = 27/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
10/27 = 10 × 98/27 × 98 = 980/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
27/2646 - 980/2646 = 27 - 980/2646 = -953/2646
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