Subtract 25/98 from 42/63
42/63 - 25/98 is 121/294.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
25/98 = 25 × 9/98 × 9 = 225/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/882 - 225/882 = 588 - 225/882 = 363/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 121/294
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