Subtract 2/98 from 25/27
25/27 - 2/98 is 1198/1323.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
25/27 = 25 × 98/27 × 98 = 2450/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
2/98 = 2 × 27/98 × 27 = 54/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/2646 - 54/2646 = 2450 - 54/2646 = 2396/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1198/1323
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