Subtract 84/64 from 10/98
1st number: 10/98, 2nd number: 1 20/64
10/98 - 84/64 is -949/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
10/98 = 10 × 32/98 × 32 = 320/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
84/64 = 84 × 49/64 × 49 = 4116/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
320/3136 - 4116/3136 = 320 - 4116/3136 = -3796/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -949/784
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