Subtract 5/50 from 8/63
8/63 - 5/50 is 17/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
8/63 = 8 × 50/63 × 50 = 400/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
400/3150 - 315/3150 = 400 - 315/3150 = 85/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 17/630
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