Subtract 15/50 from 2/63
2/63 - 15/50 is -169/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
15/50 = 15 × 63/50 × 63 = 945/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
100/3150 - 945/3150 = 100 - 945/3150 = -845/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -169/630
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