Subtract 30/63 from 80/50
1st number: 1 30/50, 2nd number: 30/63
80/50 - 30/63 is 118/105.
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,
80/50 = 80 × 63/50 × 63 = 5040/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
30/63 = 30 × 50/63 × 50 = 1500/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
5040/3150 - 1500/3150 = 5040 - 1500/3150 = 3540/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 118/105
- In mixed form: 113/105
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