Subtract 63/3 from 8/98, Solve 8/98

Subtract 63/3 from 8/98

1^st number: 8/98, 2^nd number: 21 0/3

8/98 - 63/3 is -1025/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 3 is 294

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
8/98 = 8 × 3/98 × 3 = 24/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 98 = 294,
63/3 = 63 × 98/3 × 98 = 6174/294
Subtract the two like fractions:
24/294 - 6174/294 = 24 - 6174/294 = -6150/294
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1025/49

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