Subtract 12/63 from 4/50
4/50 - 12/63 is -58/525.
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,
4/50 = 4 × 63/50 × 63 = 252/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
12/63 = 12 × 50/63 × 50 = 600/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
252/3150 - 600/3150 = 252 - 600/3150 = -348/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -58/525
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