Subtract 50/63 from 50/24
1st number: 2 2/24, 2nd number: 50/63
50/24 - 50/63 is 325/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
50/24 = 50 × 21/24 × 21 = 1050/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
50/63 = 50 × 8/63 × 8 = 400/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1050/504 - 400/504 = 1050 - 400/504 = 650/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 325/252
- In mixed form: 173/252
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