Subtract 6/50 from 63/7, Solve 9 0/7

Subtract 6/50 from 63/7

1^st number: 9 0/7, 2^nd number: 6/50

63/7 - 6/50 is 222/25.

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,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/350 - 42/350 = 3150 - 42/350 = 3108/350
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 222/25
In mixed form: 822/25

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