Subtract 9/63 from 50/10
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 9/63
50/10 - 9/63 is 34/7.
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,
50/10 = 50 × 63/10 × 63 = 3150/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
9/63 = 9 × 10/63 × 10 = 90/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/630 - 90/630 = 3150 - 90/630 = 3060/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 34/7
- In mixed form: 46/7
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