Subtract 4/50 from 63/49
1st number: 1 14/49, 2nd number: 4/50
63/49 - 4/50 is 211/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
4/50 = 4 × 49/50 × 49 = 196/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/2450 - 196/2450 = 3150 - 196/2450 = 2954/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 211/175
- In mixed form: 136/175
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