Subtract 30/98 from 27/42
27/42 - 30/98 is 33/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
27/42 = 27 × 7/42 × 7 = 189/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
30/98 = 30 × 3/98 × 3 = 90/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/294 - 90/294 = 189 - 90/294 = 99/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 33/98
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