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Subtract 5/63 from 2/50

2/50 - 5/63 is -62/1575.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/3150 - 250/3150 = 126 - 250/3150 = -124/3150
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -62/1575

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