Subtract 3/63 from 10/50, Solve 10/50

Subtract 3/63 from 10/50

10/50 - 3/63 is 16/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
10/50 = 10 × 63/50 × 63 = 630/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
3/63 = 3 × 50/63 × 50 = 150/3150
Subtract the two like fractions:
630/3150 - 150/3150 = 630 - 150/3150 = 480/3150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 16/105

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