Subtract 63/75 from 60/98
60/98 - 63/75 is -279/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 75 is 7350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7350 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 75 = 7350,
60/98 = 60 × 75/98 × 75 = 4500/7350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 98 = 7350,
63/75 = 63 × 98/75 × 98 = 6174/7350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4500/7350 - 6174/7350 = 4500 - 6174/7350 = -1674/7350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -279/1225
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