Subtract 10/50 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 10/50
98/63 - 10/50 is 61/45.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
98/63 = 98 × 50/63 × 50 = 4900/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/3150 - 630/3150 = 4900 - 630/3150 = 4270/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 61/45
- In mixed form: 116/45
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