Subtract 21/27 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 21/27
98/63 - 21/27 is 7/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
98/63 = 98 × 3/63 × 3 = 294/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Subtract the two like fractions:
294/189 - 147/189 = 294 - 147/189 = 147/189 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 7/9
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