Subtract 7/27 from 15/98
1598 - 727 is -2812646.
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,
1598 = 15 × 2798 × 27 = 4052646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
727 = 7 × 9827 × 98 = 6862646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4052646 - 6862646 = 405 - 6862646 = -2812646
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