Subtract 8/63 from 75/50
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 8/63
75/50 - 8/63 is 173/126.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
75/50 = 75 × 63/50 × 63 = 4725/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4725/3150 - 400/3150 = 4725 - 400/3150 = 4325/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 173/126
- In mixed form: 147/126
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