Subtract 50/3 from 63/8
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3
63/8 - 50/3 is -211/24.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
63/8 = 63 × 3/8 × 3 = 189/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/24 - 400/24 = 189 - 400/24 = -211/24
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