Subtract 9/98 from 27/8
1st number: 3 3/8, 2nd number: 9/98
27/8 - 9/98 is 1287/392.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
27/8 = 27 × 49/8 × 49 = 1323/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
9/98 = 9 × 4/98 × 4 = 36/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/392 - 36/392 = 1323 - 36/392 = 1287/392 - In mixed form: 3111/392
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