Subtract 9/98 from 2/63
2/63 - 9/98 is -53/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
2/63 = 2 × 14/63 × 14 = 28/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
28/882 - 81/882 = 28 - 81/882 = -53/882
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