Subtract 98/63 from 2/12
1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 35/63
2/12 - 98/63 is -25/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
42/252 - 392/252 = 42 - 392/252 = -350/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -25/18
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