Subtract 27/98 from 2/21
2/21 - 27/98 is -53/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
2/21 = 2 × 14/21 × 14 = 28/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/294 - 81/294 = 28 - 81/294 = -53/294
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