Subtract 98/4 from 20/27
1st number: 20/27, 2nd number: 24 2/4
20/27 - 98/4 is -1283/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
20/27 = 20 × 4/27 × 4 = 80/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
98/4 = 98 × 27/4 × 27 = 2646/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
80/108 - 2646/108 = 80 - 2646/108 = -2566/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1283/54
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