Subtract 6/50 from 40/63
40/63 - 6/50 is 811/1575.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 63/50 × 63 = 378/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/3150 - 378/3150 = 2000 - 378/3150 = 1622/3150 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 811/1575
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