Subtract 7/27 from 56/98
56/98 - 7/27 is 59/189.
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,
56/98 = 56 × 27/98 × 27 = 1512/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
7/27 = 7 × 98/27 × 98 = 686/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/2646 - 686/2646 = 1512 - 686/2646 = 826/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/189
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