Subtract 21/63 from 50/5, Solve 10 0/5

Subtract 21/63 from 50/5

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 21/63

50/5 - 21/63 is 29/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
50/5 = 50 × 63/5 × 63 = 3150/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
21/63 = 21 × 5/63 × 5 = 105/315
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/315 - 105/315 = 3150 - 105/315 = 3045/315
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 29/3
In mixed form: 92/3

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