Subtract 5/63 from 50/8
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 5/63
50/8 - 5/63 is 1555/252.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
50/8 = 50 × 63/8 × 63 = 3150/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
5/63 = 5 × 8/63 × 8 = 40/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/504 - 40/504 = 3150 - 40/504 = 3110/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1555/252
- In mixed form: 643/252
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