Subtract 54/50 from 3/63
1st number: 3/63, 2nd number: 1 4/50
3/63 - 54/50 is -542/525.
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,
3/63 = 3 × 50/63 × 50 = 150/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
54/50 = 54 × 63/50 × 63 = 3402/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/3150 - 3402/3150 = 150 - 3402/3150 = -3252/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -542/525
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