Subtract 96/90 from 27/98
1st number: 27/98, 2nd number: 1 6/90
27/98 - 96/90 is -1163/1470.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
27/98 = 27 × 45/98 × 45 = 1215/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1215/4410 - 4704/4410 = 1215 - 4704/4410 = -3489/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1163/1470
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