Subtract 27/98 from 72/4
1st number: 18 0/4, 2nd number: 27/98
72/4 - 27/98 is 1737/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
72/4 = 72 × 49/4 × 49 = 3528/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
27/98 = 27 × 2/98 × 2 = 54/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3528/196 - 54/196 = 3528 - 54/196 = 3474/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1737/98
- In mixed form: 1771/98
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