Subtract 90/63 from 1/98
1st number: 1/98, 2nd number: 1 27/63
1/98 - 90/63 is -139/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
1/98 = 1 × 9/98 × 9 = 9/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
90/63 = 90 × 14/63 × 14 = 1260/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
9/882 - 1260/882 = 9 - 1260/882 = -1251/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -139/98
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