Subtract 18/63 from 25/98
25/98 - 18/63 is -3/98.
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,
25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
18/63 = 18 × 14/63 × 14 = 252/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/882 - 252/882 = 225 - 252/882 = -27/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -3/98
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