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Subtract 12/98 from 27/10

1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 12/98

27/10 - 12/98 is 1263/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 98 is 490

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 49 = 490,
    27/10 = 27 × 49/10 × 49 = 1323/490
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
    12/98 = 12 × 5/98 × 5 = 60/490
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/490 - 60/490 = 1323 - 60/490 = 1263/490
  5. In mixed form: 2283/490

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