Subtract 50/6 from 50/63
1st number: 50/63, 2nd number: 8 2/6
50/63 - 50/6 is -475/63.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 6 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
50/63 = 50 × 2/63 × 2 = 100/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
50/6 = 50 × 21/6 × 21 = 1050/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/126 - 1050/126 = 100 - 1050/126 = -950/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -475/63
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