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Subtract 18/98 from 27/80

27/80 - 18/98 is 603/3920.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 98 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    27/80 = 27 × 49/80 × 49 = 1323/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
    18/98 = 18 × 40/98 × 40 = 720/3920
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1323/3920 - 720/3920 = 1323 - 720/3920 = 603/3920

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