Subtract 27/63 from 50/7
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 27/63
50/7 - 27/63 is 47/7.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
50/7 = 50 × 9/7 × 9 = 450/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
27/63 = 27 × 1/63 × 1 = 27/63 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/63 - 27/63 = 450 - 27/63 = 423/63 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 47/7
- In mixed form: 65/7
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