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Subtract 63/98 from 10/14

10/14 - 63/98 is 1/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 98 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    10/14 = 10 × 7/14 × 7 = 70/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 1 = 98,
    63/98 = 63 × 1/98 × 1 = 63/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    70/98 - 63/98 = 70 - 63/98 = 7/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/14

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