Subtract 40/27 from 2/98
1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 13/27
2/98 - 40/27 is -1933/1323.
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,
2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
40/27 = 40 × 98/27 × 98 = 3920/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/2646 - 3920/2646 = 54 - 3920/2646 = -3866/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1933/1323
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