Subtract 50/63 from 16/10
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 50/63
16/10 - 50/63 is 254/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 63 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 63 = 630,
16/10 = 16 × 63/10 × 63 = 1008/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
50/63 = 50 × 10/63 × 10 = 500/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1008/630 - 500/630 = 1008 - 500/630 = 508/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 254/315
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