Subtract 15/80 from 63/98
63/98 - 15/80 is 51/112.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 40 = 3920,
63/98 = 63 × 40/98 × 40 = 2520/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
15/80 = 15 × 49/80 × 49 = 735/3920 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2520/3920 - 735/3920 = 2520 - 735/3920 = 1785/3920 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/112
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