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Subtract 3/27 from 3/98

3/98 - 3/27 is -71/882.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    3/98 = 3 × 27/98 × 27 = 81/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    3/27 = 3 × 98/27 × 98 = 294/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    81/2646 - 294/2646 = 81 - 294/2646 = -213/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -71/882

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