Subtract 98/27 from 30/6
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 3 17/27
30/6 - 98/27 is 37/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
98/27 = 98 × 2/27 × 2 = 196/54 - Subtract the two like fractions:
270/54 - 196/54 = 270 - 196/54 = 74/54 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/27
- In mixed form: 110/27
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