Subtract 60/50 from 14/63
1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 1 10/50
14/63 - 60/50 is -44/45.
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,
14/63 = 14 × 50/63 × 50 = 700/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
60/50 = 60 × 63/50 × 63 = 3780/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/3150 - 3780/3150 = 700 - 3780/3150 = -3080/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -44/45
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