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Subtract 3/50 from 63/54

1st number: 1 9/54, 2nd number: 3/50

63/54 - 3/50 is 83/75.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    63/54 = 63 × 25/54 × 25 = 1575/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    1575/1350 - 81/1350 = 1575 - 81/1350 = 1494/1350
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 83/75
  6. In mixed form: 18/75

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