Subtract 98/50 from 35/63
1st number: 35/63, 2nd number: 1 48/50
35/63 - 98/50 is -316/225.
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,
35/63 = 35 × 50/63 × 50 = 1750/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
98/50 = 98 × 63/50 × 63 = 6174/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/3150 - 6174/3150 = 1750 - 6174/3150 = -4424/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -316/225
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