Subtract 21/98 from 63/45
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 21/98
63/45 - 21/98 is 83/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
21/98 = 21 × 45/98 × 45 = 945/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/4410 - 945/4410 = 6174 - 945/4410 = 5229/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/70
- In mixed form: 113/70
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