Subtract 42/63 from 28/50
28/50 - 42/63 is -8/75.
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,
28/50 = 28 × 63/50 × 63 = 1764/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1764/3150 - 2100/3150 = 1764 - 2100/3150 = -336/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -8/75
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