Subtract 27/98 from 25/30
25/30 - 27/98 is 82/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 98 is 1470
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
25/30 = 25 × 49/30 × 49 = 1225/1470 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 15 = 1470,
27/98 = 27 × 15/98 × 15 = 405/1470 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1225/1470 - 405/1470 = 1225 - 405/1470 = 820/1470 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/147
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