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Subtract 7/27 from 42/98

42/98 - 7/27 is 32/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    42/98 = 42 × 27/98 × 27 = 1134/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    7/27 = 7 × 98/27 × 98 = 686/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1134/2646 - 686/2646 = 1134 - 686/2646 = 448/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/189

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