Subtract 50/63 from 49/98
49/98 - 50/63 is -37/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 63 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
49/98 = 49 × 9/98 × 9 = 441/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
50/63 = 50 × 14/63 × 14 = 700/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/882 - 700/882 = 441 - 700/882 = -259/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -37/126
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