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Subtract 1/63 from 50/25

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

50/25 - 1/63 is 125/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
    50/25 = 50 × 63/25 × 63 = 3150/1575
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
    1/63 = 1 × 25/63 × 25 = 25/1575
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    3150/1575 - 25/1575 = 3150 - 25/1575 = 3125/1575
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 125/63
  6. In mixed form: 162/63

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