Subtract 63/75 from 84/8
1st number: 10 4/8, 2nd number: 63/75
84/8 - 63/75 is 483/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
84/8 = 84 × 75/8 × 75 = 6300/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
63/75 = 63 × 8/75 × 8 = 504/600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
6300/600 - 504/600 = 6300 - 504/600 = 5796/600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 483/50
- In mixed form: 933/50
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