Subtract 15/63 from 50/18
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 15/63
50/18 - 15/63 is 160/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
15/63 = 15 × 2/63 × 2 = 30/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
350/126 - 30/126 = 350 - 30/126 = 320/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
- In mixed form: 234/63
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