Subtract 5/50 from 63/98
63/98 - 5/50 is 19/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 98 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 25 = 2450,
63/98 = 63 × 25/98 × 25 = 1575/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
5/50 = 5 × 49/50 × 49 = 245/2450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/2450 - 245/2450 = 1575 - 245/2450 = 1330/2450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 19/35
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