Subtract 27/8 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 3 3/8
98/10 - 27/8 is 257/40.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
98/10 = 98 × 4/10 × 4 = 392/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40 - Subtract the two like fractions:
392/40 - 135/40 = 392 - 135/40 = 257/40 - In mixed form: 617/40
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