Subtract 15/98 from 6/27
6/27 - 15/98 is 61/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
6/27 = 6 × 98/27 × 98 = 588/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
15/98 = 15 × 27/98 × 27 = 405/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/2646 - 405/2646 = 588 - 405/2646 = 183/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/882
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