Subtract 27/28 from 98/6
1st number: 16 2/6, 2nd number: 27/28
98/6 - 27/28 is 1291/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
98/6 = 98 × 14/6 × 14 = 1372/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1372/84 - 81/84 = 1372 - 81/84 = 1291/84 - In mixed form: 1531/84
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