Subtract 32/3 from 63/98
1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 10 2/3
63/98 - 32/3 is -421/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
63/98 = 63 × 3/98 × 3 = 189/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
32/3 = 32 × 98/3 × 98 = 3136/294 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/294 - 3136/294 = 189 - 3136/294 = -2947/294 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -421/42
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