Subtract 1/63 from 98/30
1st number: 3 8/30, 2nd number: 1/63
98/30 - 1/63 is 1024/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
98/30 = 98 × 21/30 × 21 = 2058/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
1/63 = 1 × 10/63 × 10 = 10/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2058/630 - 10/630 = 2058 - 10/630 = 2048/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1024/315
- In mixed form: 379/315
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