Subtract 98/60 from 27/5
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 1 38/60
27/5 - 98/60 is 113/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
27/5 = 27 × 12/5 × 12 = 324/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
98/60 = 98 × 1/60 × 1 = 98/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
324/60 - 98/60 = 324 - 98/60 = 226/60 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 113/30
- In mixed form: 323/30
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