Subtract 63/50 from 40/63
1st number: 40/63, 2nd number: 1 13/50
40/63 - 63/50 is -1969/3150.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 63/50 × 63 = 3969/3150 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2000/3150 - 3969/3150 = 2000 - 3969/3150 = -1969/3150
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