Subtract 35/63 from 98/2
1st number: 49 0/2, 2nd number: 35/63
98/2 - 35/63 is 436/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
98/2 = 98 × 63/2 × 63 = 6174/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
35/63 = 35 × 2/63 × 2 = 70/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/126 - 70/126 = 6174 - 70/126 = 6104/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 436/9
- In mixed form: 484/9
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