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Subtract 12/98 from 63/21

1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 12/98

63/21 - 12/98 is 141/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 98 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 14 = 294,
    63/21 = 63 × 14/21 × 14 = 882/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
    12/98 = 12 × 3/98 × 3 = 36/294
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    882/294 - 36/294 = 882 - 36/294 = 846/294
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 141/49
  6. In mixed form: 243/49

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