Subtract 35/50 from 10/63
10/63 - 35/50 is -341/630.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
35/50 = 35 × 63/50 × 63 = 2205/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
500/3150 - 2205/3150 = 500 - 2205/3150 = -1705/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -341/630
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