Subtract 12/50 from 40/63
40/63 - 12/50 is 622/1575.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 50/63 × 50 = 2000/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
12/50 = 12 × 63/50 × 63 = 756/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/3150 - 756/3150 = 2000 - 756/3150 = 1244/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 622/1575
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