Subtract 3/50 from 30/63
30/63 - 3/50 is 437/1050.
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,
30/63 = 30 × 50/63 × 50 = 1500/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
3/50 = 3 × 63/50 × 63 = 189/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
1500/3150 - 189/3150 = 1500 - 189/3150 = 1311/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 437/1050
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