Subtract 5/27 from 30/98, Solve 30/98

Subtract 5/27 from 30/98

30/98 - 5/27 is 160/1323.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
30/98 = 30 × 27/98 × 27 = 810/2646
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646
Subtract the two like fractions:
810/2646 - 490/2646 = 810 - 490/2646 = 320/2646
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/1323

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