Subtract 27/98 from 8/84
8/84 - 27/98 is -53/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
8/84 = 8 × 7/84 × 7 = 56/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
27/98 = 27 × 6/98 × 6 = 162/588 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/588 - 162/588 = 56 - 162/588 = -106/588 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/294
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