Subtract 98/63 from 12/9
1st number: 1 3/9, 2nd number: 1 35/63
12/9 - 98/63 is -2/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
12/9 = 12 × 7/9 × 7 = 84/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
98/63 = 98 × 1/63 × 1 = 98/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
84/63 - 98/63 = 84 - 98/63 = -14/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2/9
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