Subtract 50/36 from 2/63
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 14/36
2/63 - 50/36 is -19/14.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
8/252 - 350/252 = 8 - 350/252 = -342/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/14
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