Subtract 2/63 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2/63
50/35 - 2/63 is 88/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
2/63 = 2 × 5/63 × 5 = 10/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/315 - 10/315 = 450 - 10/315 = 440/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 88/63
- In mixed form: 125/63
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