Subtract 50/63 from 84/45
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 50/63
84/45 - 50/63 is 338/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
84/45 = 84 × 7/45 × 7 = 588/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
588/315 - 250/315 = 588 - 250/315 = 338/315 - In mixed form: 123/315
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