Subtract 98/27 from 14/6
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 3 17/27
14/6 - 98/27 is -35/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
14/6 = 14 × 9/6 × 9 = 126/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
98/27 = 98 × 2/27 × 2 = 196/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
126/54 - 196/54 = 126 - 196/54 = -70/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -35/27
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