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Subtract 30/50 from 63/36

1st number: 1 27/36, 2nd number: 30/50

63/36 - 30/50 is 23/20.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    63/36 = 63 × 25/36 × 25 = 1575/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/900 - 540/900 = 1575 - 540/900 = 1035/900
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 23/20
  6. In mixed form: 13/20

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