Subtract 1/63 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 1/63
98/28 - 1/63 is 439/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 4/252 = 882 - 4/252 = 878/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/126
- In mixed form: 361/126
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