Subtract 98/32 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 3 2/32
2/63 - 98/32 is -3055/1008.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
2/63 = 2 × 32/63 × 32 = 64/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
98/32 = 98 × 63/32 × 63 = 6174/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
64/2016 - 6174/2016 = 64 - 6174/2016 = -6110/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3055/1008
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