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Subtract 50/63 from 90/27

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 50/63

90/27 - 50/63 is 160/63.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    90/27 = 90 × 7/27 × 7 = 630/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    50/63 = 50 × 3/63 × 3 = 150/189
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    630/189 - 150/189 = 630 - 150/189 = 480/189
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 160/63
  6. In mixed form: 234/63

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