Subtract 7/27 from 98/12
1st number: 8 2/12, 2nd number: 7/27
98/12 - 7/27 is 427/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
98/12 = 98 × 9/12 × 9 = 882/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/108 - 28/108 = 882 - 28/108 = 854/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 427/54
- In mixed form: 749/54
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