Subtract 12/98 from 1/63
1/63 - 12/98 is -47/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
1/63 = 1 × 14/63 × 14 = 14/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
14/882 - 108/882 = 14 - 108/882 = -94/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -47/441
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