Subtract 27/84 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 27/84
98/4 - 27/84 is 677/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
98/4 = 98 × 21/4 × 21 = 2058/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
27/84 = 27 × 1/84 × 1 = 27/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/84 - 27/84 = 2058 - 27/84 = 2031/84 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 677/28
- In mixed form: 245/28
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