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Subtract 4/98 from 27/20

1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 4/98

27/20 - 4/98 is 1283/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    4/98 = 4 × 10/98 × 10 = 40/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/980 - 40/980 = 1323 - 40/980 = 1283/980
  5. In mixed form: 1303/980

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