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Subtract 35/98 from 42/63

42/63 - 35/98 is 13/42.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
    42/63 = 42 × 14/63 × 14 = 588/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    35/98 = 35 × 9/98 × 9 = 315/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    588/882 - 315/882 = 588 - 315/882 = 273/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/42

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