Subtract 15/63 from 98/50
1st number: 1 48/50, 2nd number: 15/63
98/50 - 15/63 is 904/525.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
98/50 = 98 × 63/50 × 63 = 6174/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
15/63 = 15 × 50/63 × 50 = 750/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6174/3150 - 750/3150 = 6174 - 750/3150 = 5424/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 904/525
- In mixed form: 1379/525
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