Subtract 36/98 from 27/96
27/96 - 36/98 is -135/1568.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 98 is 4704
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4704 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 49 = 4704,
27/96 = 27 × 49/96 × 49 = 1323/4704 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 48 = 4704,
36/98 = 36 × 48/98 × 48 = 1728/4704 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1323/4704 - 1728/4704 = 1323 - 1728/4704 = -405/4704 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -135/1568
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