Subtract 98/63 from 90/12
1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 1 35/63
90/12 - 98/63 is 107/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
90/12 = 90 × 21/12 × 21 = 1890/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
98/63 = 98 × 4/63 × 4 = 392/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/252 - 392/252 = 1890 - 392/252 = 1498/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 107/18
- In mixed form: 517/18
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