Subtract 50/90 from 63/6
1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 50/90
63/6 - 50/90 is 179/18.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
63/6 = 63 × 15/6 × 15 = 945/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Subtract the two like fractions:
945/90 - 50/90 = 945 - 50/90 = 895/90 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 179/18
- In mixed form: 917/18
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