Subtract 54/98 from 27/28
27/28 - 54/98 is 81/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
27/28 = 27 × 7/28 × 7 = 189/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
54/98 = 54 × 2/98 × 2 = 108/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/196 - 108/196 = 189 - 108/196 = 81/196
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