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Subtract 98/90 from 9/63

1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 8/90

9/63 - 98/90 is -298/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    9/63 = 9 × 10/63 × 10 = 90/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    98/90 = 98 × 7/90 × 7 = 686/630
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    90/630 - 686/630 = 90 - 686/630 = -596/630
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -298/315

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