Subtract 3/14 from 63/50
1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 3/14
63/50 - 3/14 is 183/175.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/350 - 75/350 = 441 - 75/350 = 366/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 183/175
- In mixed form: 18/175
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