Subtract 63/50 from 54/6
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 1 13/50
54/6 - 63/50 is 387/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
54/6 = 54 × 25/6 × 25 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1350/150 - 189/150 = 1350 - 189/150 = 1161/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 387/50
- In mixed form: 737/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/12-63/50 54/18-63/50 54/30-63/50 54/42-63/50