Subtract 27/3 from 10/98, Solve 10/98

Subtract 27/3 from 10/98

1^st number: 10/98, 2^nd number: 9 0/3

10/98 - 27/3 is -436/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
10/98 = 10 × 3/98 × 3 = 30/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
27/3 = 27 × 98/3 × 98 = 2646/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
30/294 - 2646/294 = 30 - 2646/294 = -2616/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -436/49

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