Subtract 63/28 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 2 7/28
1/98 - 63/28 is -439/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
1/98 = 1 × 2/98 × 2 = 2/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/196 - 441/196 = 2 - 441/196 = -439/196
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