Subtract 1/63 from 8/98
8/98 - 1/63 is 29/441.
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,
8/98 = 8 × 9/98 × 9 = 72/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
1/63 = 1 × 14/63 × 14 = 14/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
72/882 - 14/882 = 72 - 14/882 = 58/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/441
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