Subtract 10/25 from 98/27
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 10/25
98/27 - 10/25 is 436/135.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
98/27 = 98 × 25/27 × 25 = 2450/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
10/25 = 10 × 27/25 × 27 = 270/675 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2450/675 - 270/675 = 2450 - 270/675 = 2180/675 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/135
- In mixed form: 331/135
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