Subtract 2/63 from 25/50
25/50 - 2/63 is 59/126.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 63/50 × 63 = 1575/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
2/63 = 2 × 50/63 × 50 = 100/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1575/3150 - 100/3150 = 1575 - 100/3150 = 1475/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 59/126
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