Subtract 18/98 from 4/63
4/63 - 18/98 is -53/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
4/63 = 4 × 14/63 × 14 = 56/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
18/98 = 18 × 9/98 × 9 = 162/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
56/882 - 162/882 = 56 - 162/882 = -106/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -53/441
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