Subtract 30/27 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 3/27
6/98 - 30/27 is -463/441.
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,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
30/27 = 30 × 98/27 × 98 = 2940/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/2646 - 2940/2646 = 162 - 2940/2646 = -2778/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -463/441
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