Subtract 40/90 from 98/27
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 40/90
98/27 - 40/90 is 86/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
98/27 = 98 × 10/27 × 10 = 980/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/270 - 120/270 = 980 - 120/270 = 860/270 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 86/27
- In mixed form: 35/27
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