Subtract 28/27 from 50/98
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 1/27
50/98 - 28/27 is -697/1323.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 27/98 × 27 = 1350/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
28/27 = 28 × 98/27 × 98 = 2744/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/2646 - 2744/2646 = 1350 - 2744/2646 = -1394/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -697/1323
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