Subtract 63/18 from 98/28
1st number: 3 14/28, 2nd number: 3 9/18
98/28 - 63/18 is 0/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 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 18 × 14 = 252,
63/18 = 63 × 14/18 × 14 = 882/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/252 - 882/252 = 882 - 882/252 = 0/252 - The answer is 0
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