Subtract 50/30 from 9/63
1st number: 9/63, 2nd number: 1 20/30
9/63 - 50/30 is -32/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 30 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
9/63 = 9 × 10/63 × 10 = 90/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 21 = 630,
50/30 = 50 × 21/30 × 21 = 1050/630 - Subtract the two like fractions:
90/630 - 1050/630 = 90 - 1050/630 = -960/630 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/21
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