Subtract 1/27 from 5/98
5/98 - 1/27 is 37/2646.
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,
5/98 = 5 × 27/98 × 27 = 135/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
1/27 = 1 × 98/27 × 98 = 98/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
135/2646 - 98/2646 = 135 - 98/2646 = 37/2646
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