Subtract 63/49 from 5/2, Solve 2 1/2

Subtract 63/49 from 5/2

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

5/2 - 63/49 is 17/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
5/2 = 5 × 49/2 × 49 = 245/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
63/49 = 63 × 2/49 × 2 = 126/98
Subtract the two like fractions:
245/98 - 126/98 = 245 - 126/98 = 119/98
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14

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