Subtract 4/9 from 63/98
63/98 - 4/9 is 25/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 9 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
63/98 = 63 × 9/98 × 9 = 567/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 98 = 882,
4/9 = 4 × 98/9 × 98 = 392/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
567/882 - 392/882 = 567 - 392/882 = 175/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 25/126
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