Subtract 8/98 from 63/16
1st number: 3 15/16, 2nd number: 8/98
63/16 - 8/98 is 3023/784.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 98 is 784
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
63/16 = 63 × 49/16 × 49 = 3087/784 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 8 = 784,
8/98 = 8 × 8/98 × 8 = 64/784 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/784 - 64/784 = 3087 - 64/784 = 3023/784 - In mixed form: 3671/784
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