Subtract 5/50 from 98/63
1st number: 1 35/63, 2nd number: 5/50
98/63 - 5/50 is 131/90.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4900/3150 - 315/3150 = 4900 - 315/3150 = 4585/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 131/90
- In mixed form: 141/90
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