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Subtract 63/50 from 1/3

1st number: 1/3, 2nd number: 1 13/50

1/3 - 63/50 is -139/150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    63/50 = 63 × 3/50 × 3 = 189/150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    50/150 - 189/150 = 50 - 189/150 = -139/150

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