Subtract 10/84 from 98/81
1st number: 1 17/81, 2nd number: 10/84
98/81 - 10/84 is 1237/1134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 84 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
98/81 = 98 × 28/81 × 28 = 2744/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
10/84 = 10 × 27/84 × 27 = 270/2268 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2744/2268 - 270/2268 = 2744 - 270/2268 = 2474/2268 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1237/1134
- In mixed form: 1103/1134
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