Subtract 24/98 from 27/5, Solve 5 2/5

Subtract 24/98 from 27/5

1^st number: 5 2/5, 2^nd number: 24/98

27/5 - 24/98 is 1263/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 98 is 490

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
27/5 = 27 × 98/5 × 98 = 2646/490
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
24/98 = 24 × 5/98 × 5 = 120/490
Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/490 - 120/490 = 2646 - 120/490 = 2526/490
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1263/245
In mixed form: 538/245

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