Subtract 84/32 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 2 20/32
98/63 - 84/32 is -77/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
98/63 = 98 × 32/63 × 32 = 3136/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
84/32 = 84 × 63/32 × 63 = 5292/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3136/2016 - 5292/2016 = 3136 - 5292/2016 = -2156/2016 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -77/72
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