Subtract 98/50 from 10/63
1st number: 10/63, 2nd number: 1 48/50
10/63 - 98/50 is -2837/1575.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
98/50 = 98 × 63/50 × 63 = 6174/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/3150 - 6174/3150 = 500 - 6174/3150 = -5674/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -2837/1575
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