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Subtract 30/98 from 63/9

1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 30/98

63/9 - 30/98 is 328/49.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
    63/9 = 63 × 98/9 × 98 = 6174/882
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
    30/98 = 30 × 9/98 × 9 = 270/882
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6174/882 - 270/882 = 6174 - 270/882 = 5904/882
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 328/49
  6. In mixed form: 634/49

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