Subtract 63/14 from 50/5
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 4 7/14
50/5 - 63/14 is 11/2.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/70 - 315/70 = 700 - 315/70 = 385/70 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 11/2
- In mixed form: 51/2
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