Subtract 27/98 from 48/21
1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 27/98
48/21 - 27/98 is 197/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
48/21 = 48 × 14/21 × 14 = 672/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
27/98 = 27 × 3/98 × 3 = 81/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
672/294 - 81/294 = 672 - 81/294 = 591/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 197/98
- In mixed form: 21/98
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