Subtract 10/98 from 63/45, Solve 1 18/45

Subtract 10/98 from 63/45

1^st number: 1 18/45, 2^nd number: 10/98

63/45 - 10/98 is 318/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 98 is 4410

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
63/45 = 63 × 98/45 × 98 = 6174/4410
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
10/98 = 10 × 45/98 × 45 = 450/4410
Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/4410 - 450/4410 = 6174 - 450/4410 = 5724/4410
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 318/245
In mixed form: 173/245

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