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Subtract 30/98 from 27/18

1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 30/98

27/18 - 30/98 is 117/98.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 98 is 882

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
    27/18 = 27 × 49/18 × 49 = 1323/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/882 - 270/882 = 1323 - 270/882 = 1053/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/98
  6. In mixed form: 119/98

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