Subtract 4/98 from 3/27
3/27 - 4/98 is 31/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
3/27 = 3 × 98/27 × 98 = 294/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
4/98 = 4 × 27/98 × 27 = 108/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/2646 - 108/2646 = 294 - 108/2646 = 186/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 31/441
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