Subtract 98/6 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 16 2/6
27/5 - 98/6 is -164/15.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
27/5 = 27 × 6/5 × 6 = 162/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
98/6 = 98 × 5/6 × 5 = 490/30 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/30 - 490/30 = 162 - 490/30 = -328/30 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -164/15
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