Subtract 5/27 from 42/98
42/98 - 5/27 is 46/189.
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,
42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
5/27 = 5 × 98/27 × 98 = 490/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/2646 - 490/2646 = 1134 - 490/2646 = 644/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 46/189
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