Subtract 14/50 from 63/3, Solve 21 0/3

Subtract 14/50 from 63/3

1^st number: 21 0/3, 2^nd number: 14/50

63/3 - 14/50 is 518/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
63/3 = 63 × 50/3 × 50 = 3150/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/150 - 42/150 = 3150 - 42/150 = 3108/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 518/25
In mixed form: 2018/25

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