Subtract 8/98 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 8/98
63/6 - 8/98 is 1021/98.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 49 = 294,
63/6 = 63 × 49/6 × 49 = 3087/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/294 - 24/294 = 3087 - 24/294 = 3063/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1021/98
- In mixed form: 1041/98
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