Subtract 70/98 from 27/20
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 70/98
27/20 - 70/98 is 89/140.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
70/98 = 70 × 10/98 × 10 = 700/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/980 - 700/980 = 1323 - 700/980 = 623/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/140
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