Subtract 3/27 from 24/98
24/98 - 3/27 is 59/441.
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,
3/27 = 3 × 98/27 × 98 = 294/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
648/2646 - 294/2646 = 648 - 294/2646 = 354/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/441
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