Subtract 63/45 from 72/98
1st number: 72/98, 2nd number: 1 18/45
72/98 - 63/45 is -163/245.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 45 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 98 = 4410,
63/45 = 63 × 98/45 × 98 = 6174/4410 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3240/4410 - 6174/4410 = 3240 - 6174/4410 = -2934/4410 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -163/245
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