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