Subtract 27/98 from 36/70
36/70 - 27/98 is 117/490.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
36/70 = 36 × 7/70 × 7 = 252/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
27/98 = 27 × 5/98 × 5 = 135/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/490 - 135/490 = 252 - 135/490 = 117/490
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