Subtract 63/98 from 5/8, Solve 5/8

Subtract 63/98 from 5/8

5/8 - 63/98 is -1/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
5/8 = 5 × 49/8 × 49 = 245/392
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/392 - 252/392 = 245 - 252/392 = -7/392
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/56

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