Subtract 98/90 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 1 8/90
63/8 - 98/90 is 2443/360.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
63/8 = 63 × 45/8 × 45 = 2835/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
98/90 = 98 × 4/90 × 4 = 392/360 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/360 - 392/360 = 2835 - 392/360 = 2443/360 - In mixed form: 6283/360
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