Subtract 63/50 from 35/3
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 1 13/50
35/3 - 63/50 is 1561/150.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
35/3 = 35 × 50/3 × 50 = 1750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1750/150 - 189/150 = 1750 - 189/150 = 1561/150 - In mixed form: 1061/150
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