Subtract 98/81 from 2/3
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 1 17/81
2/3 - 98/81 is -44/81.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 27 = 81,
2/3 = 2 × 27/3 × 27 = 54/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
98/81 = 98 × 1/81 × 1 = 98/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/81 - 98/81 = 54 - 98/81 = -44/81
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