Subtract 2/50 from 9/63
9/63 - 2/50 is 18/175.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 50/63 × 50 = 450/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
450/3150 - 126/3150 = 450 - 126/3150 = 324/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 18/175
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