Subtract 21/63 from 35/50
35/50 - 21/63 is 11/30.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
35/50 = 35 × 63/50 × 63 = 2205/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
21/63 = 21 × 50/63 × 50 = 1050/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2205/3150 - 1050/3150 = 2205 - 1050/3150 = 1155/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/30
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