Subtract 50/14 from 1/63
1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 3 8/14
1/63 - 50/14 is -32/9.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
1/63 = 1 × 2/63 × 2 = 2/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2/126 - 450/126 = 2 - 450/126 = -448/126 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -32/9
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