Subtract 21/50 from 63/3
1st number: 21 0/3, 2nd number: 21/50
63/3 - 21/50 is 1029/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
21/50 = 21 × 3/50 × 3 = 63/150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/150 - 63/150 = 3150 - 63/150 = 3087/150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1029/50
- In mixed form: 2029/50
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