Subtract 63/64 from 56/98
56/98 - 63/64 is -185/448.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 64 is 3136
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3136 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 32 = 3136,
56/98 = 56 × 32/98 × 32 = 1792/3136 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 49 = 3136,
63/64 = 63 × 49/64 × 49 = 3087/3136 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1792/3136 - 3087/3136 = 1792 - 3087/3136 = -1295/3136 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -185/448
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