Subtract 45/63 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 45/63
98/28 - 45/63 is 39/14.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 180/252 = 882 - 180/252 = 702/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 39/14
- In mixed form: 211/14
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