Subtract 24/50 from 63/7
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 24/50
63/7 - 24/50 is 213/25.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/350 - 168/350 = 3150 - 168/350 = 2982/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 213/25
- In mixed form: 813/25
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