Subtract 3/50 from 63/7
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 3/50
63/7 - 3/50 is 447/50.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/350 - 21/350 = 3150 - 21/350 = 3129/350 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 447/50
- In mixed form: 847/50
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