Subtract 98/27 from 98/10
1st number: 9 8/10, 2nd number: 3 17/27
98/10 - 98/27 is 833/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
98/10 = 98 × 27/10 × 27 = 2646/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
98/27 = 98 × 10/27 × 10 = 980/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/270 - 980/270 = 2646 - 980/270 = 1666/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 833/135
- In mixed form: 623/135
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