Subtract 63/98 from 6/9
6/9 - 63/98 is 1/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
6/9 = 6 × 98/9 × 98 = 588/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/882 - 567/882 = 588 - 567/882 = 21/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/42
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