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Subtract 63/4 from 6/98

1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 15 3/4

6/98 - 63/4 is -3075/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 4 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
    6/98 = 6 × 2/98 × 2 = 12/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    12/196 - 3087/196 = 12 - 3087/196 = -3075/196

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