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Subtract 3/50 from 10/63

10/63 - 3/50 is 311/3150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    10/63 = 10 × 50/63 × 50 = 500/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    3/50 = 3 × 63/50 × 63 = 189/3150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    500/3150 - 189/3150 = 500 - 189/3150 = 311/3150

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