Subtract 18/63 from 3/50
3/50 - 18/63 is -79/350.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 63/50 × 63 = 189/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
18/63 = 18 × 50/63 × 50 = 900/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
189/3150 - 900/3150 = 189 - 900/3150 = -711/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -79/350
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