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Subtract 98/63 from 50/8

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 1 35/63

50/8 - 98/63 is 169/36.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    50/8 = 50 × 63/8 × 63 = 3150/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    98/63 = 98 × 8/63 × 8 = 784/504
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/504 - 784/504 = 3150 - 784/504 = 2366/504
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 169/36
  6. In mixed form: 425/36

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