Subtract 1/98 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 1/98
63/3 - 1/98 is 2057/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
63/3 = 63 × 98/3 × 98 = 6174/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
1/98 = 1 × 3/98 × 3 = 3/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/294 - 3/294 = 6174 - 3/294 = 6171/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2057/98
- In mixed form: 2097/98
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