Subtract 9/50 from 20/63
20/63 - 9/50 is 433/3150.
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,
20/63 = 20 × 50/63 × 50 = 1000/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1000/3150 - 567/3150 = 1000 - 567/3150 = 433/3150
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