Subtract 63/25 from 3/50
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 2 13/25
3/50 - 63/25 is -123/50.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
3/50 = 3 × 1/50 × 1 = 3/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
63/25 = 63 × 2/25 × 2 = 126/50 - Subtract the two like fractions:
3/50 - 126/50 = 3 - 126/50 = -123/50
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