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Subtract 63/49 from 25/2

1st number: 12 1/2, 2nd number: 1 14/49

25/2 - 63/49 is 157/14.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    25/2 = 25 × 49/2 × 49 = 1225/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    63/49 = 63 × 2/49 × 2 = 126/98
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1225/98 - 126/98 = 1225 - 126/98 = 1099/98
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 157/14
  6. In mixed form: 113/14

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