Subtract 70/98 from 63/45
1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 70/98
63/45 - 70/98 is 24/35.
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,
70/98 = 70 × 45/98 × 45 = 3150/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/4410 - 3150/4410 = 6174 - 3150/4410 = 3024/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 24/35
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