Subtract 14/50 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 14/50
63/9 - 14/50 is 168/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/450 - 126/450 = 3150 - 126/450 = 3024/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 168/25
- In mixed form: 618/25
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