Subtract 5/98 from 27/21
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 5/98
27/21 - 5/98 is 121/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
27/21 = 27 × 14/21 × 14 = 378/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
5/98 = 5 × 3/98 × 3 = 15/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
378/294 - 15/294 = 378 - 15/294 = 363/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/98
- In mixed form: 123/98
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