Subtract 4/98 from 1/63, Solve 1/63

Subtract 4/98 from 1/63

1/63 - 4/98 is -11/441.

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,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
14/882 - 36/882 = 14 - 36/882 = -22/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -11/441

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