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Subtract 40/98 from 30/27

1st number: 1 3/27, 2nd number: 40/98

30/27 - 40/98 is 310/441.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    30/27 = 30 × 98/27 × 98 = 2940/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    40/98 = 40 × 27/98 × 27 = 1080/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2940/2646 - 1080/2646 = 2940 - 1080/2646 = 1860/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 310/441

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