Subtract 27/98 from 6/75
6/75 - 27/98 is -479/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 98 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
6/75 = 6 × 98/75 × 98 = 588/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
27/98 = 27 × 75/98 × 75 = 2025/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/7350 - 2025/7350 = 588 - 2025/7350 = -1437/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -479/2450
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