Subtract 7/98 from 5/63
5/63 - 7/98 is 1/126.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 14/63 × 14 = 70/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
7/98 = 7 × 9/98 × 9 = 63/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
70/882 - 63/882 = 70 - 63/882 = 7/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/126
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