Subtract 5/27 from 18/98
18/98 - 5/27 is -2/1323.
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,
18/98 = 18 × 27/98 × 27 = 486/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
486/2646 - 490/2646 = 486 - 490/2646 = -4/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/1323
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