Subtract 42/63 from 50/28
1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 42/63
50/28 - 42/63 is 47/42.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
42/63 = 42 × 4/63 × 4 = 168/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/252 - 168/252 = 450 - 168/252 = 282/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/42
- In mixed form: 15/42
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