Subtract 25/63 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 25/63
98/28 - 25/63 is 391/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
98/28 = 98 × 9/28 × 9 = 882/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
25/63 = 25 × 4/63 × 4 = 100/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 100/252 = 882 - 100/252 = 782/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 391/126
- In mixed form: 313/126
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