Subtract 40/63 from 6/98
6/98 - 40/63 is -253/441.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
6/98 = 6 × 9/98 × 9 = 54/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
40/63 = 40 × 14/63 × 14 = 560/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
54/882 - 560/882 = 54 - 560/882 = -506/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/441
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