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Subtract 30/63 from 98/2

1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 30/63

98/2 - 30/63 is 1019/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    98/2 = 98 × 63/2 × 63 = 6174/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    6174/126 - 60/126 = 6174 - 60/126 = 6114/126
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1019/21
  6. In mixed form: 4811/21

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