Subtract 3/98 from 70/63
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 3/98
70/63 - 3/98 is 953/882.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
70/63 = 70 × 14/63 × 14 = 980/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
3/98 = 3 × 9/98 × 9 = 27/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
980/882 - 27/882 = 980 - 27/882 = 953/882 - In mixed form: 171/882
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