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Subtract 9/50 from 4/63

4/63 - 9/50 is -367/3150.

Steps for subtracting fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    4/63 = 4 × 50/63 × 50 = 200/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    9/50 = 9 × 63/50 × 63 = 567/3150
  4. Subtract the two like fractions:
    200/3150 - 567/3150 = 200 - 567/3150 = -367/3150

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