Subtract 4/98 from 15/63, Solve 15/63

Subtract 4/98 from 15/63

15/63 - 4/98 is 29/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
15/63 = 15 × 14/63 × 14 = 210/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
210/882 - 36/882 = 210 - 36/882 = 174/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/147

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