Subtract 27/72 from 49/98
49/98 - 27/72 is 1/8.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 72 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 36 = 3528,
49/98 = 49 × 36/98 × 36 = 1764/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
27/72 = 27 × 49/72 × 49 = 1323/3528 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/3528 - 1323/3528 = 1764 - 1323/3528 = 441/3528 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/8
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