Answers

Subtract 45/98 from 63/84

63/84 - 45/98 is 57/196.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   63/84 = 63 × 7/84 × 7 = 441/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   45/98 = 45 × 6/98 × 6 = 270/588
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   441/588 - 270/588 = 441 - 270/588 = 171/588
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 57/196

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁶³/₈₄-⁹⁰/₉₈

Subtract Fractions Calculator