Subtract 63/27 from 25/98
1st number: 25/98, 2nd number: 2 9/27
25/98 - 63/27 is -611/294.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 27/98 × 27 = 675/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/2646 - 6174/2646 = 675 - 6174/2646 = -5499/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -611/294
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