Subtract 16/98 from 70/27
1st number: 2 16/27, 2nd number: 16/98
70/27 - 16/98 is 3214/1323.
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,
70/27 = 70 × 98/27 × 98 = 6860/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
16/98 = 16 × 27/98 × 27 = 432/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6860/2646 - 432/2646 = 6860 - 432/2646 = 6428/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3214/1323
- In mixed form: 2568/1323
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