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Subtract 63/45 from 14/50

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 1 18/45

14/50 - 63/45 is -28/25.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 45 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    63/45 = 63 × 10/45 × 10 = 630/450
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    126/450 - 630/450 = 126 - 630/450 = -504/450
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -28/25

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