Subtract 45/63 from 98/4
1st number: 24 2/4, 2nd number: 45/63
98/4 - 45/63 is 333/14.
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,
45/63 = 45 × 4/63 × 4 = 180/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/252 - 180/252 = 6174 - 180/252 = 5994/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 333/14
- In mixed form: 2311/14
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