Subtract 21/63 from 50/25
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 21/63
50/25 - 21/63 is 5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
50/25 = 50 × 63/25 × 63 = 3150/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
21/63 = 21 × 25/63 × 25 = 525/1575 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/1575 - 525/1575 = 3150 - 525/1575 = 2625/1575 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/3
- In mixed form: 12/3
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