Subtract 63/27 from 40/98
1st number: 40/98, 2nd number: 2 9/27
40/98 - 63/27 is -283/147.
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,
40/98 = 40 × 27/98 × 27 = 1080/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1080/2646 - 6174/2646 = 1080 - 6174/2646 = -5094/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -283/147
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