Subtract 98/10 from 1/63
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 9 8/10
1/63 - 98/10 is -3082/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 10 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
98/10 = 98 × 63/10 × 63 = 6174/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
10/630 - 6174/630 = 10 - 6174/630 = -6164/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3082/315
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