Subtract 27/98 from 6/12
6/12 - 27/98 is 11/49.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
6/12 = 6 × 49/12 × 49 = 294/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/588 - 162/588 = 294 - 162/588 = 132/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/49
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