Subtract 27/98 from 63/54
1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 27/98
63/54 - 27/98 is 131/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 98 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
27/98 = 27 × 27/98 × 27 = 729/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/2646 - 729/2646 = 3087 - 729/2646 = 2358/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/147
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