Subtract 50/63 from 70/8
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 50/63
70/8 - 50/63 is 2005/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
70/8 = 70 × 63/8 × 63 = 4410/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4410/504 - 400/504 = 4410 - 400/504 = 4010/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2005/252
- In mixed form: 7241/252
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