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Subtract 98/63 from 15/36

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 1 35/63

15/36 - 98/63 is -41/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    105/252 - 392/252 = 105 - 392/252 = -287/252
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/36

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