Subtract 80/98 from 40/63
40/63 - 80/98 is -80/441.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 14/63 × 14 = 560/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
80/98 = 80 × 9/98 × 9 = 720/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
560/882 - 720/882 = 560 - 720/882 = -160/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -80/441
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