Subtract 75/63 from 50/98
1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 1 12/63
50/98 - 75/63 is -100/147.
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,
50/98 = 50 × 9/98 × 9 = 450/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
75/63 = 75 × 14/63 × 14 = 1050/882 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/882 - 1050/882 = 450 - 1050/882 = -600/882 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -100/147
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