Subtract 60/81 from 98/27
1st number: 3 17/27, 2nd number: 60/81
98/27 - 60/81 is 26/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
98/27 = 98 × 3/27 × 3 = 294/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
60/81 = 60 × 1/81 × 1 = 60/81 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/81 - 60/81 = 294 - 60/81 = 234/81 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 26/9
- In mixed form: 28/9
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