Subtract 21/98 from 63/27
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 21/98
63/27 - 21/98 is 89/42.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 98/27 × 98 = 6174/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
21/98 = 21 × 27/98 × 27 = 567/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/2646 - 567/2646 = 6174 - 567/2646 = 5607/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 89/42
- In mixed form: 25/42
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