Subtract 63/50 from 98/25
1st number: 3 23/25, 2nd number: 1 13/50
98/25 - 63/50 is 133/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
98/25 = 98 × 2/25 × 2 = 196/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
63/50 = 63 × 1/50 × 1 = 63/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
196/50 - 63/50 = 196 - 63/50 = 133/50 - In mixed form: 233/50
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