Subtract 5/63 from 50/14
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 5/63
50/14 - 5/63 is 220/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
5/63 = 5 × 2/63 × 2 = 10/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/126 - 10/126 = 450 - 10/126 = 440/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 220/63
- In mixed form: 331/63
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