Subtract 63/98 from 27/3
1st number: 9 0/3, 2nd number: 63/98
27/3 - 63/98 is 117/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/294 - 189/294 = 2646 - 189/294 = 2457/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 117/14
- In mixed form: 85/14
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