Subtract 45/27 from 60/98
1st number: 60/98, 2nd number: 1 18/27
60/98 - 45/27 is -155/147.
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,
60/98 = 60 × 27/98 × 27 = 1620/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
45/27 = 45 × 98/27 × 98 = 4410/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1620/2646 - 4410/2646 = 1620 - 4410/2646 = -2790/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -155/147
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