Subtract 50/63 from 4/98
4/98 - 50/63 is -332/441.
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,
4/98 = 4 × 9/98 × 9 = 36/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
36/882 - 700/882 = 36 - 700/882 = -664/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -332/441
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