Subtract 5/98 from 45/27
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 5/98
45/27 - 5/98 is 475/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
45/27 = 45 × 98/27 × 98 = 4410/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/2646 - 135/2646 = 4410 - 135/2646 = 4275/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 475/294
- In mixed form: 1181/294
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