Subtract 63/54 from 6/98
1st number: 6/98, 2nd number: 1 9/54
6/98 - 63/54 is -325/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 54 is 2646
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
6/98 = 6 × 27/98 × 27 = 162/2646 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
63/54 = 63 × 49/54 × 49 = 3087/2646 - Subtract the two like fractions:
162/2646 - 3087/2646 = 162 - 3087/2646 = -2925/2646 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -325/294
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