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Subtract 8/98 from 63/20

1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 8/98

63/20 - 8/98 is 3007/980.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 98 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    63/20 = 63 × 49/20 × 49 = 3087/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
    8/98 = 8 × 10/98 × 10 = 80/980
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/980 - 80/980 = 3087 - 80/980 = 3007/980
  5. In mixed form: 367/980

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