Subtract 18/98 from 27/72
27/72 - 18/98 is 75/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 98 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
27/72 = 27 × 49/72 × 49 = 1323/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
18/98 = 18 × 36/98 × 36 = 648/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/3528 - 648/3528 = 1323 - 648/3528 = 675/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 75/392
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