Subtract 2/50 from 4/63, Solve 4/63

Subtract 2/50 from 4/63

4/63 - 2/50 is 37/1575.

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,
2/50 = 2 × 63/50 × 63 = 126/3150
Subtract the two like fractions:
200/3150 - 126/3150 = 200 - 126/3150 = 74/3150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 37/1575

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