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Subtract 10/27 from 7/98

7/98 - 10/27 is -113/378.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    7/98 = 7 × 27/98 × 27 = 189/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    10/27 = 10 × 98/27 × 98 = 980/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/2646 - 980/2646 = 189 - 980/2646 = -791/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -113/378

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