Subtract 63/28 from 75/98
1st number: 75/98, 2nd number: 2 7/28
75/98 - 63/28 is -291/196.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 28 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
75/98 = 75 × 2/98 × 2 = 150/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
63/28 = 63 × 7/28 × 7 = 441/196 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/196 - 441/196 = 150 - 441/196 = -291/196
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