Subtract 14/50 from 4/63
4/63 - 14/50 is -341/1575.
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,
4/63 = 4 × 50/63 × 50 = 200/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
14/50 = 14 × 63/50 × 63 = 882/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
200/3150 - 882/3150 = 200 - 882/3150 = -682/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -341/1575
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