Subtract 8/60 from 63/98
63/98 - 8/60 is 107/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
63/98 = 63 × 30/98 × 30 = 1890/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
8/60 = 8 × 49/60 × 49 = 392/2940 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/2940 - 392/2940 = 1890 - 392/2940 = 1498/2940 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/210
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