Subtract 50/27 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 23/27
10/98 - 50/27 is -2315/1323.
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,
10/98 = 10 × 27/98 × 27 = 270/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
50/27 = 50 × 98/27 × 98 = 4900/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/2646 - 4900/2646 = 270 - 4900/2646 = -4630/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2315/1323
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