Subtract 14/50 from 25/63
25/63 - 14/50 is 184/1575.
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,
25/63 = 25 × 50/63 × 50 = 1250/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1250/3150 - 882/3150 = 1250 - 882/3150 = 368/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 184/1575
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