Subtract 10/45 from 98/27, Solve 3 17/27

Subtract 10/45 from 98/27

1^st number: 3 17/27, 2^nd number: 10/45

98/27 - 10/45 is 92/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
98/27 = 98 × 5/27 × 5 = 490/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
10/45 = 10 × 3/45 × 3 = 30/135
Subtract the two like fractions:
490/135 - 30/135 = 490 - 30/135 = 460/135
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 92/27
In mixed form: 311/27

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