Subtract 1/98 from 27/3, Solve 9 0/3

Subtract 1/98 from 27/3

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/98

27/3 - 1/98 is 881/98.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
27/3 = 27 × 98/3 × 98 = 2646/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/294 - 3/294 = 2646 - 3/294 = 2643/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 881/98
In mixed form: 897/98

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