Subtract 2/63 from 12/98
12/98 - 2/63 is 40/441.
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,
12/98 = 12 × 9/98 × 9 = 108/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
108/882 - 28/882 = 108 - 28/882 = 80/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 40/441
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