Subtract 63/98 from 84/35
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 63/98
84/35 - 63/98 is 123/70.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 98 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 14 = 490,
84/35 = 84 × 14/35 × 14 = 1176/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
63/98 = 63 × 5/98 × 5 = 315/490 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1176/490 - 315/490 = 1176 - 315/490 = 861/490 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 123/70
- In mixed form: 153/70
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