Subtract 9/63 from 18/50
18/50 - 9/63 is 38/175.
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,
9/63 = 9 × 50/63 × 50 = 450/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1134/3150 - 450/3150 = 1134 - 450/3150 = 684/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 38/175
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