Subtract 3/63 from 24/98
24/98 - 3/63 is 29/147.
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,
24/98 = 24 × 9/98 × 9 = 216/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
3/63 = 3 × 14/63 × 14 = 42/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
216/882 - 42/882 = 216 - 42/882 = 174/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/147
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