Subtract 1/81 from 63/98
63/98 - 1/81 is 715/1134.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 81 is 7938
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 7938 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 81 = 7938,
63/98 = 63 × 81/98 × 81 = 5103/7938 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 98 = 7938,
1/81 = 1 × 98/81 × 98 = 98/7938 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5103/7938 - 98/7938 = 5103 - 98/7938 = 5005/7938 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 715/1134
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