Subtract 63/75 from 3/98
3/98 - 63/75 is -1983/2450.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
3/98 = 3 × 75/98 × 75 = 225/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
63/75 = 63 × 98/75 × 98 = 6174/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
225/7350 - 6174/7350 = 225 - 6174/7350 = -5949/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1983/2450
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