Subtract 50/63 from 32/45
32/45 - 50/63 is -26/315.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 63 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
32/45 = 32 × 7/45 × 7 = 224/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
50/63 = 50 × 5/63 × 5 = 250/315 - Subtract the two like fractions:
224/315 - 250/315 = 224 - 250/315 = -26/315
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