Subtract 63/98 from 63/4
1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 63/98
63/4 - 63/98 is 423/28.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 98 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
63/4 = 63 × 49/4 × 49 = 3087/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
63/98 = 63 × 2/98 × 2 = 126/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/196 - 126/196 = 3087 - 126/196 = 2961/196 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 423/28
- In mixed form: 153/28
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