Subtract 15/50 from 10/63, Solve 10/63

Subtract 15/50 from 10/63

10/63 - 15/50 is -89/630.

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,
10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
15/50 = 15 × 63/50 × 63 = 945/3150
Subtract the two like fractions:
500/3150 - 945/3150 = 500 - 945/3150 = -445/3150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is -89/630

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