Subtract 5/98 from 6/63, Solve 6/63

Subtract 5/98 from 6/63

6/63 - 5/98 is 13/294.

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,
6/63 = 6 × 14/63 × 14 = 84/882
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
5/98 = 5 × 9/98 × 9 = 45/882
Subtract the two like fractions:
84/882 - 45/882 = 84 - 45/882 = 39/882
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 13/294

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