Subtract 42/27 from 84/98
1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 1 15/27
84/98 - 42/27 is -44/63.
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,
84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
42/27 = 42 × 98/27 × 98 = 4116/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2268/2646 - 4116/2646 = 2268 - 4116/2646 = -1848/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/63
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