Subtract 63/50 from 50/7
1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 1 13/50
50/7 - 63/50 is 2059/350.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
50/7 = 50 × 50/7 × 50 = 2500/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2500/350 - 441/350 = 2500 - 441/350 = 2059/350 - In mixed form: 5309/350
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