Subtract 45/98 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 45/98
27/5 - 45/98 is 2421/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
45/98 = 45 × 5/98 × 5 = 225/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/490 - 225/490 = 2646 - 225/490 = 2421/490 - In mixed form: 4461/490
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