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Subtract 70/27 from 84/98

1st number: 84/98, 2nd number: 2 16/27

84/98 - 70/27 is -328/189.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
    84/98 = 84 × 27/98 × 27 = 2268/2646
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
    70/27 = 70 × 98/27 × 98 = 6860/2646
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    2268/2646 - 6860/2646 = 2268 - 6860/2646 = -4592/2646
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -328/189

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