Subtract 27/98 from 12/9, Solve 1 3/9

Subtract 27/98 from 12/9

1^st number: 1 3/9, 2^nd number: 27/98

12/9 - 27/98 is 311/294.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
12/9 = 12 × 98/9 × 98 = 1176/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/882 - 243/882 = 1176 - 243/882 = 933/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 311/294
In mixed form: 117/294

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