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Subtract 1/27 from 5/98

5/98 - 1/27 is 37/2646.

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

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