Subtract 50/8 from 6/63
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 6 2/8
6/63 - 50/8 is -517/84.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
50/8 = 50 × 63/8 × 63 = 3150/504 - Subtract the two like fractions:
48/504 - 3150/504 = 48 - 3150/504 = -3102/504 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -517/84
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