Subtract 45/63 from 30/50
30/50 - 45/63 is -4/35.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 63/50 × 63 = 1890/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
45/63 = 45 × 50/63 × 50 = 2250/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1890/3150 - 2250/3150 = 1890 - 2250/3150 = -360/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -4/35
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