Subtract 98/10 from 16/27
1st number: 16/27, 2nd number: 9 8/10
16/27 - 98/10 is -1243/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
16/27 = 16 × 10/27 × 10 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
98/10 = 98 × 27/10 × 27 = 2646/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
160/270 - 2646/270 = 160 - 2646/270 = -2486/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1243/135
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