Subtract 2/12 from 50/63
50/63 - 2/12 is 79/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 12 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
2/12 = 2 × 21/12 × 21 = 42/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/252 - 42/252 = 200 - 42/252 = 158/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 79/126
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