Subtract 90/98 from 63/28
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 90/98
63/28 - 90/98 is 261/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
90/98 = 90 × 2/98 × 2 = 180/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/196 - 180/196 = 441 - 180/196 = 261/196 - In mixed form: 165/196
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