Subtract 7/63 from 49/2, Solve 24 1/2

Subtract 7/63 from 49/2

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 7/63

49/2 - 7/63 is 439/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
49/2 = 49 × 63/2 × 63 = 3087/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
7/63 = 7 × 2/63 × 2 = 14/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/126 - 14/126 = 3087 - 14/126 = 3073/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 439/18
In mixed form: 247/18

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