Subtract 50/63 from 32/36
32/36 - 50/63 is 2/21.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
32/36 = 32 × 7/36 × 7 = 224/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/252 - 200/252 = 224 - 200/252 = 24/252 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/21
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