Subtract 30/81 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 30/81
98/63 - 30/81 is 32/27.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
98/63 = 98 × 9/63 × 9 = 882/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
30/81 = 30 × 7/81 × 7 = 210/567 - Subtract the two like fractions:
882/567 - 210/567 = 882 - 210/567 = 672/567 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 32/27
- In mixed form: 15/27
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