Subtract 21/27 from 24/98
24/98 - 21/27 is -235/441.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 27/98 × 27 = 648/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
21/27 = 21 × 98/27 × 98 = 2058/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/2646 - 2058/2646 = 648 - 2058/2646 = -1410/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -235/441
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/98-21/27 24/98-42/27 24/98-21/54 72/98-21/27 24/98-63/27 24/98-21/81