Subtract 36/63 from 10/50
10/50 - 36/63 is -13/35.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
36/63 = 36 × 50/63 × 50 = 1800/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
630/3150 - 1800/3150 = 630 - 1800/3150 = -1170/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -13/35
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