Subtract 96/90 from 63/98
1st number: 63/98, 2nd number: 1 6/90
63/98 - 96/90 is -89/210.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
63/98 = 63 × 45/98 × 45 = 2835/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2835/4410 - 4704/4410 = 2835 - 4704/4410 = -1869/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/210
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