Subtract 7/63 from 50/16
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 7/63
50/16 - 7/63 is 217/72.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
50/16 = 50 × 63/16 × 63 = 3150/1008 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
7/63 = 7 × 16/63 × 16 = 112/1008 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1008 - 112/1008 = 3150 - 112/1008 = 3038/1008 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 217/72
- In mixed form: 31/72
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