Subtract 27/98 from 36/9
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 27/98
36/9 - 27/98 is 365/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
36/9 = 36 × 98/9 × 98 = 3528/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
27/98 = 27 × 9/98 × 9 = 243/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/882 - 243/882 = 3528 - 243/882 = 3285/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 365/98
- In mixed form: 371/98
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