Subtract 30/63 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 30/63
98/4 - 30/63 is 1009/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
98/4 = 98 × 63/4 × 63 = 6174/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
30/63 = 30 × 4/63 × 4 = 120/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/252 - 120/252 = 6174 - 120/252 = 6054/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1009/42
- In mixed form: 241/42
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