Subtract 63/98 from 80/8
1st number: 10 0/8, 2nd number: 63/98
80/8 - 63/98 is 131/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 98 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
80/8 = 80 × 49/8 × 49 = 3920/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
63/98 = 63 × 4/98 × 4 = 252/392 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3920/392 - 252/392 = 3920 - 252/392 = 3668/392 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/14
- In mixed form: 95/14
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