Subtract 5/63 from 50/35
1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 5/63
50/35 - 5/63 is 85/63.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 5/63 × 5 = 25/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/315 - 25/315 = 450 - 25/315 = 425/315 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 85/63
- In mixed form: 122/63
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