Subtract 16/63 from 18/50
18/50 - 16/63 is 167/1575.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- 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,
18/50 = 18 × 63/50 × 63 = 1134/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
16/63 = 16 × 50/63 × 50 = 800/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/3150 - 800/3150 = 1134 - 800/3150 = 334/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 167/1575
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