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Subtract 50/63 from 3/5

3/5 - 50/63 is -61/315.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    3/5 = 3 × 63/5 × 63 = 189/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    189/315 - 250/315 = 189 - 250/315 = -61/315

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