Subtract 98/28 from 4/63
1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 3 14/28
4/63 - 98/28 is -433/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
16/252 - 882/252 = 16 - 882/252 = -866/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -433/126
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