Subtract 27/98 from 21/63
21/63 - 27/98 is 17/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
21/63 = 21 × 14/63 × 14 = 294/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/882 - 243/882 = 294 - 243/882 = 51/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/294
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