Subtract 6/63 from 24/50
24/50 - 6/63 is 202/525.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 63/50 × 63 = 1512/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
6/63 = 6 × 50/63 × 50 = 300/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1512/3150 - 300/3150 = 1512 - 300/3150 = 1212/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 202/525
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