Subtract 3/50 from 63/9
1st number: 7 0/9, 2nd number: 3/50
63/9 - 3/50 is 347/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
63/9 = 63 × 50/9 × 50 = 3150/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
3/50 = 3 × 9/50 × 9 = 27/450 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3150/450 - 27/450 = 3150 - 27/450 = 3123/450 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 347/50
- In mixed form: 647/50
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