Subtract 5/98 from 63/50
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 5/98
63/50 - 5/98 is 1481/1225.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 98 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
63/50 = 63 × 49/50 × 49 = 3087/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
5/98 = 5 × 25/98 × 25 = 125/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3087/2450 - 125/2450 = 3087 - 125/2450 = 2962/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1481/1225
- In mixed form: 1256/1225
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