Subtract 10/63 from 98/8
1st number: 12 2/8, 2nd number: 10/63
98/8 - 10/63 is 3047/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
98/8 = 98 × 63/8 × 63 = 6174/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/504 - 80/504 = 6174 - 80/504 = 6094/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 3047/252
- In mixed form: 1223/252
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