Subtract 18/98 from 27/64
27/64 - 18/98 is 747/3136.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 98 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
27/64 = 27 × 49/64 × 49 = 1323/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
18/98 = 18 × 32/98 × 32 = 576/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/3136 - 576/3136 = 1323 - 576/3136 = 747/3136
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