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Subtract 42/27 from 2/98

1st number: 2/98, 2nd number: 1 15/27

2/98 - 42/27 is -677/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    54/2646 - 4116/2646 = 54 - 4116/2646 = -4062/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -677/441

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