Subtract 6/27 from 32/98
32/98 - 6/27 is 46/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
32/98 = 32 × 27/98 × 27 = 864/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
6/27 = 6 × 98/27 × 98 = 588/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
864/2646 - 588/2646 = 864 - 588/2646 = 276/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/441
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