Answers

Subtract 2/50 from 98/63

1^st number: 1 35/63, 2^nd number: 2/50

98/63 - 2/50 is 341/225.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. 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
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   98/63 = 98 × 50/63 × 50 = 4900/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   4900/3150 - 126/3150 = 4900 - 126/3150 = 4774/3150
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 341/225
6. In mixed form: 1116/225

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