Subtract 12/63 from 75/98
75/98 - 12/63 is 169/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
75/98 = 75 × 9/98 × 9 = 675/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
675/882 - 168/882 = 675 - 168/882 = 507/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/294
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