Subtract 98/63 from 80/28
1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 1 35/63
80/28 - 98/63 is 82/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
80/28 = 80 × 9/28 × 9 = 720/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
720/252 - 392/252 = 720 - 392/252 = 328/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 82/63
- In mixed form: 119/63
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