Subtract 7/63 from 14/50, Solve 14/50

Subtract 7/63 from 14/50

14/50 - 7/63 is 38/225.

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,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
7/63 = 7 × 50/63 × 50 = 350/3150
Subtract the two like fractions:
882/3150 - 350/3150 = 882 - 350/3150 = 532/3150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/225

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