Subtract 90/27 from 72/98
1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 3 9/27
72/98 - 90/27 is -382/147.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
90/27 = 90 × 98/27 × 98 = 8820/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1944/2646 - 8820/2646 = 1944 - 8820/2646 = -6876/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -382/147
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