Subtract 14/27 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 14/27
98/4 - 14/27 is 1295/54.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
98/4 = 98 × 27/4 × 27 = 2646/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
14/27 = 14 × 4/27 × 4 = 56/108 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/108 - 56/108 = 2646 - 56/108 = 2590/108 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1295/54
- In mixed form: 2353/54
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