Subtract 21/98 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 21/98
63/9 - 21/98 is 95/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
63/9 = 63 × 98/9 × 98 = 6174/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
21/98 = 21 × 9/98 × 9 = 189/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/882 - 189/882 = 6174 - 189/882 = 5985/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 95/14
- In mixed form: 611/14
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