Subtract 5/21 from 50/63
50/63 - 5/21 is 5/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
50/63 = 50 × 1/63 × 1 = 50/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
5/21 = 5 × 3/21 × 3 = 15/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/63 - 15/63 = 50 - 15/63 = 35/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 5/9
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