Subtract 12/50 from 5/63
5/63 - 12/50 is -253/1575.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 50/63 × 50 = 250/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
250/3150 - 756/3150 = 250 - 756/3150 = -506/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -253/1575
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