Subtract 10/63 from 2/98
2/98 - 10/63 is -61/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
2/98 = 2 × 9/98 × 9 = 18/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
10/63 = 10 × 14/63 × 14 = 140/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
18/882 - 140/882 = 18 - 140/882 = -122/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -61/441
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