Subtract 30/63 from 50/2, Solve 25 0/2

Subtract 30/63 from 50/2

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 30/63

50/2 - 30/63 is 515/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
50/2 = 50 × 63/2 × 63 = 3150/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/126 - 60/126 = 3150 - 60/126 = 3090/126
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 515/21
In mixed form: 2411/21

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