Subtract 63/98 from 54/20
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 63/98
54/20 - 63/98 is 72/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
54/20 = 54 × 49/20 × 49 = 2646/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
63/98 = 63 × 10/98 × 10 = 630/980 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2646/980 - 630/980 = 2646 - 630/980 = 2016/980 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 72/35
- In mixed form: 22/35
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