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Subtract 50/98 from 63/90

63/90 - 50/98 is 93/490.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    63/90 = 63 × 49/90 × 49 = 3087/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
    50/98 = 50 × 45/98 × 45 = 2250/4410
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3087/4410 - 2250/4410 = 3087 - 2250/4410 = 837/4410
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 93/490

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