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Subtract 50/45 from 4/63

1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 1 5/45

4/63 - 50/45 is -22/21.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    4/63 = 4 × 5/63 × 5 = 20/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    50/45 = 50 × 7/45 × 7 = 350/315
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    20/315 - 350/315 = 20 - 350/315 = -330/315
  5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -22/21

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