Subtract 7/27 from 98/36
1st number: 2 26/36, 2nd number: 7/27
98/36 - 7/27 is 133/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
98/36 = 98 × 3/36 × 3 = 294/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/108 - 28/108 = 294 - 28/108 = 266/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 133/54
- In mixed form: 225/54
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