Subtract 6/63 from 9/98
9/98 - 6/63 is -1/294.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
9/98 = 9 × 9/98 × 9 = 81/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
6/63 = 6 × 14/63 × 14 = 84/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
81/882 - 84/882 = 81 - 84/882 = -3/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -1/294
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